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Charlotte Rhead
The famous artist Charlotte Rhead worked for the company in 1930s and created many of its patterns. Some Rhead patterns on sale in 2010 included the Crown Ducal Crocus pattern that started at an auction price of $175, a rare Charger pattern plate that cost $215 and a 14-inch Fruit Bursley plate that cost $650.
Other Plate Designs
Various dinner plates were designed and manufactured over the years after Rhead left the company. The average plate measures 10 inches across and come in round, square and scalloped shapes. As of September 2010, the Bristol pattern in pink sold for $49.99, the Blue pattern for $35.99 and the Charm for $37.
The Mulberry pattern of the colonial design includes people, buildings, ships and floral. One Mulberry plate can cost as much as $99.95.
One of the most expensive plates is the Blue Chintz that cost $149.95.
Least Expensive Plates
According to online sales and auctions in September 2010, the cheapest Crown Decal pattern is the Althea that runs around $9.99 per plate. The Gainsborough Florentine plate is $15.99 and the Heraldry coat of arms plate is priced at $14.90.
Where to Buy
As of 2010, some of the free auction sites with Crown Ducal Plates were Ebay Auction and a site called Porcelain Collecting. Replacements, Inc. has a large warehouse located in North Carolina that stocks hundreds of china patterns. It has a website that lists all of its stock and does take online orders.