This pale blue Wedgwood Jasperware Christmas collector plate from 1972 features a charming white embossed depiction of St. Paul's Cathedral framed by a delicate laurel leaf border.

This piece is part of the annual Wedgwood Christmas Plate series, a highly popular line of holiday collectibles produced by the renowned English pottery company Wedgwood. 

• The Design: The center features a raised white bas-relief depiction of St. Paul's Cathedral in London. It is framed by a traditional holly and berry border, with the words "CHRISTMAS" and "1972" seamlessly integrated into the matte-finish stoneware. 

• Material: It is crafted from authentic Jasperware, an unglazed stoneware pioneered by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, known for its distinctive matte finish and contrasting white neoclassical style reliefs. 

• Dimensions: The plate measures approximately 8 inches in diameter.

• Country of Origin: Fully backstamped and made in England

The estimated market value of the 1972 St. Paul's Cathedral plate ranges between $10 and $30 USD.

Like most vintage 1970s holiday collector plates, production volumes were quite high, making them readily available on the secondary market today. The exact value varies based on several specific factors:

• Loose Plate (No Box): Generally sells on platforms like Etsy and eBay for around $10 to $15 USD.

• With Original Box & Paperwork: Pristine condition plates paired with their original vintage packaging and original inserts command a slightly higher premium, typically landing between $20 and $30 USD on platforms like Whatnot or specialty antique shops like Ruby Lane.