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American Artists

Patrick's Puppy by Richard Zolan

This 8-1/2" collector's plate reads on back "Modern Masters Classics in Their Time." PATRICK'S PUPPY.  Second issue in the Child's CHILD'S BEST FRIEND COLLECTION Limited Edition of 1982.  Limited to 15 firing days.   .Plate Number 4839A. Condition;Excellent with a partial certificate of authenticity and original box.

American Artists

Sioux War Pony by Gregory Perillo

RARE!  This 9-1/4" collector's plate is the FIRST ISSUE of the War Ponies series by renowned artist Gregory Perillo.

"Each of the ponies in this series are bedecked with its tribes distinctive costume of war.  It is a tragic symbol, for the fate of its Indian master is unknown." writes Perillo.  Number 3027 is a 7500 limited firing.  Gold Banded.  Completed in May 1982.   Look at the close up of the ponies head.  The true love of this artist for this series is shown in the detail!  Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and brochure that came with it and the original mint condition box.

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"The Passing of The Moons" by Jack Hines

"The Passing of the Moons..."

The passing of the moons

bestows the wisdom

and the words...

Gossamer threads

that gently tie century to century

and weave the bright tradition

passed along

in loving reverence.

Fourth Limited Edition in a Series of Four.  1076/12,500 Schmid 1982  Box, Certificate included. 8-1/2" Plate.  Gold trimmed

Final Limited Edition in a Series of Four.  1076/12,500 Schmid 1982

American Artists

"The Maiden" by Jack Hines

The maiden

Quiet and lovely blossom

of the prairie

coaxed by the ways of the moon

to womanhood,

to full loveliness,

Blooming resplendent

Warm brown skin

in buttersoft buckskin

and brilliant beads.

First Limited Edition in a Series of Four.  3446/12,500 Schmid 1982  Box, Certificate included. 8-1/2" Plate. Gold trimmed

American Artists

"Mother Now" by Jack Hines

Mother now,

the center of the Sacred Circle

that was the Way of the People.

Maker of the food

and warm clothing,

comfort to her husband....

carrier

of the lineage of the plains.

Third Limited Edition in a Series of Four.  1857/12,500 Schmid 1982  Box, Certificate included. 8-1/2" Plate. Gold trimmed

American Artists

"The Courtship Blanket" by Jack Hines

Wrapped in the invisibility

of the courtship blanket;

soft minor-keyed notes,

drifting on the evening breeze.

The woman

Soon to be promised

Soon to be the carrier

of new generations

of children of the People

and of nature.

Second Limited Edition in a Series of Four.  716/12,500 Schmid 1982  Box, Certificate included. 8-1/2" Plate. Gold trimmed

American Artists

"Chief Cochise" by Gregory Perillo

Fourth Issue in the Chieftains II Series from Vague Shadows LTD.

Limit:  7,500 Worldwide   Number 688

The original art work for the plate was completed in June 1983.  10" plate, gold trimmed!  Includes original box, certificate of authenticity.

American Artists

"Papoose" by Gregory Perillo

This Limited Edition collector plate is a Masterwork by Gregory Perillo from Vague Shadows Ltd.  The original art work for this plate was completed in May 1982.

"Papoose" is strictly limited to 3,500 consecutively numbered pieces.  There will be no additional plates ever produced

Limit:  3,500 Worldwide   Number 2726

10" plate, gold trimmed!  Includes original box, certificate of authenticity.

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"Nez Perce War Pony" by Gregory Perillo

To find out about this Pony and the Tribe he belonged to, do a search on Nez Perce War

"Knowing that it was very difficult to fire from horseback with accuracy, the Nez Perce rarely attempted to do so. Trimble stated that, contrary to popular belief, the Indian always dismounted to fire, unless his purpose was to stampede stock. Sergeant McCarthy described one technique that the Nez Perce employed in a reminiscence. "When a warrior wanted to fire," he explained, "he rolled off the pony to the ground, took deliberate aim, and crawled on again--the pony remaining quiet and patient during the firing, lying by the roadside." Man and beast were compatible and together they made a splendid fighting unit!"

The "Nez Perce War Pony" is the second limited edition collector plate in the Vague Shadows Ltd. "War Ponies" series.  The original art work for the plate was commissioned expressly for this series and was completed in July 1982.  "Nez Perce War Pony" is strictly limited to 7.500 consecutively numbered pieces.  There will be no additional plates ever produced.

Limit:  7,500 Worldwide   Number 2008

9-1/4" plate, gold trimmed!  Includes original box, certificate of authenticity.

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"Apache War Pony" by Gregory Perillo

The "Apache" is the third limited edition collector plate in the Vague Shadows Ltd. "War Ponies" series.  The original art work for the plate was commissioned expressly for this series and was completed in September 1982.  "Apache War Pony" is strictly limited to 7.500 consecutively numbered pieces.  There will be no additional plates ever produced.

Limit:  7,500 Worldwide   Number 2381

9-1/4" plate, gold trimmed!  Includes original box, certificate of authenticity.

American Artists

"Home by Lunch" by Rusty Brown

This Limited Edition Collector's Plate was produced for a period of ten firing days and then permanently close forever.  Also, the original art work was created expressly for this plate.  Presented by R. J. Ernst Enterprises, Inc.

Certified on May 1, 1982.  Numbered 17096A.  Comes with Certificate of Authenticity (a little chewed on), original box.

Signed "With Love Rusty" 

Mint Tea Room Teapot

6" H x 6" w from handle to spout!  2000 Collector's Series

Tea Room Teapot  $17.95

Tea Shop Collectible Teapot

7-1/4" H x 7-1/4" W from handle to spout

Tea Shop Teapot  $24.95

"Crow Baby" by Penni Anne Cross

The Crow, also called the Absaroska or Apsaalooke, are a tribe of Native Americans who historically lived in the Yellowstone river valley and now live on a reservation south of Billings, Montana. 

The Crow were a matrilineal (decent through the maternal line), matrilocal (husband moves in with wife's family) and matriarchal tribe (females obtaining high status, even chief).  Women held a very significant role within the tribe.

1st issue in a four-plate series featuring Native American children of different tribes.  The artist, Pennie Anne Cross, well-respected artist of Native American themes.  Cross' Crow name, "Alawa-sta-we-ches," means "Travels the Good Road."

Crown Parian, distributed by American Legacy with 1979 as the year of issue.

Limited Edition: 7500  Number:  223

Large 10-1/2" plate of fine porcelain with overglaze design and added gold trim.  No scratches, chips, cracks, crazing or repairs.  Colors are brilliant, true, and unfaded.

No certificate of authenticity issued with this series.

"Navajo Nanny" by Penni Anne Cross

"Sheep to us mean life, for this animal gives us many things. Their meat gives us food, their wool gives us clothes, blankets and other cloth, and their skins give us warm blankets and pads to sleep on. Without this animal our lives would be poor.

Sheep must be cared for. They can't take care of themselves. In times past, wolves, coyotes, mountain lions and bear would have eaten them. Sheep often spend their summers in the low lands, such as in the Canyon De Chelle. In the winter months they are moved up on the rim of the canyon. In the spring of the year the sheep are sheared of their wool. The wool is then given to the women for washing, carding, spinning, dyeing and weaving."

4th and final issue in a four-plate series featuring Native American children of different tribes

Crown Parian, distributed by American Legacy with 1984 as the year of issue.

Limited Edition: 7500  Number:  784

Large 10-1/2" plate of fine porcelain with overglaze design and added gold trim.  No scratches, chips, cracks, crazing or repairs.  Colors are brilliant, true, and unfaded.

No certificate of authenticity issued with this series.