Dinner plate, part of a service belonging to HRH the Duke of Clarence, later William IV (1765-1837). In the centre, surrounded by gold decoration is a grisaille painting showing a figure representing Hope, in classical dress. She stands on a rocky shore, pointing out to sea with her left hand towards a distant ship. There is a small anchor at her feet. The plate has a scalloped rim and a border painted in blue, gold and white. The service is often erroneously described as the 'Nelson Service' and said to depict Lady Hamilton's 'attitudes'. It is also referred to as the 'Hope Service'. A large version of the maker's mark 'Flight' with a crown and crescent is painted on the base. A handwritten label on the base identifies the item as part of the Reginald Jones Collection.