Royal Doulton Sleigh Bells Plate From 1977 - Old But New Salesman Sample

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Seller: fastnsx1 ✉️ (1,602) 100%, Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia, US, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 262532652837 Royal Doulton Sleigh Bells Plate From 1977 - Old But New Salesman Sample. I own an advertising specialty company - now in our 45th year I am happy to report - and worked in the industry for many years prior to establishing my own firm.   Over the years we collected a varied array of samples and over-runs and are not offering much of that collection via eBay. Among our better suppliers of fine executive gifts in the 1970's and '80's was a company called Latama.   The owner was a refined gentleman who traveled the world searching for quality items that could be used for awards and incentives.  His name was Sam Polk.   Sam has long ago passed away, but I still appreciate the effort he put into his search for executive gifts.   And like Sam, Latama long ago faded from business. Recently while going through boxes of old samples and salesman kits I happened upon this extremely nice Royal Doulton holiday plate.   As indicated, Latama had no manufacturing facility.   Rather, Sam would secure items and rights to items to sell within the specialty advertising area.   This piece was offered through Sam's line in 1977, the year of issue. Now a bit about the plate:

It is titled "Sleigh Bells" a limited edition by C.A. Brown.  This colorful china plate is the first in a series of six studies by American folk artist C.A Brown, entitled "American Tapestries". It was issued in 1977 in a limited edition of 10,000, of which 7,500 went to the U.S.A. / 1,500 to Canada / and 1,000 to Australia.   This was a sample I purchased to show my clients as a fine gift collection.   This is hand numbered as #7,800 of the 10,000 run.

The plate is in perfect condition -no cracks, no wear- and comes in its original yellow box, with a small 3-page leaflet containing information on the artist and on this particular work. It was never displayed, and as such in virtually as new condition.  

The plate is in fine bone China and produced in England.  The diameter is 10.4in (26.5cm) and box is 11.4in x 11.4in (29cm x 29cm).  As mentioned, no marks, chips, discoloration, etc. on plate nor gift box.

The artist wrote about "Sleigh Bells": "(...) It's a peaceful, quiet Sunday morning... a time to rest and to enjoy the simple pleasures -a book, a crackling fire and, for the young at heart, a skate on the pond, a new snowman. (...)".

An interesting point to note:   On the top inside lid - When you lift the top, the inscription ""Collectors International by Royal Doulton" appears inverted.   And that writing is an integral part of the lid and unable to be moved.   I did research on the plate and this is the only one like this I found - although there weren't many to view.   I don't know if perhaps the reason being that this was a salesman's sample has anything to do with it.

This fine gift will add joy and beauty to your holidays for generations to come.  A very rare find for sure.

From a smoke-free, pet-free climate controlled environment.   PLUS you will receive a personalized hand drawn in ink cartoon Thank You note!

Now only $26.00 !!! With 1550+ feedback's and 100% positive responses you can buy from me with confidence!   For my international buyers, please contact me for details. Thanks for looking...
  • Condition: New
  • Type: Collector Plate
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