The Border Fine Arts "Spring Lambing" Collector's Plate - James Herriot Series

Condition: Used

Condition Notes: This plate is in excellent, like-new condition. There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.Surface: The artwork and the gold rim are vibrant and show no signs of wear.Original Box: It comes with its original Border Fine Arts box, although the box itself shows some wear and tear.

Pattern: Bordered

Occasion: Spring

Signed: Yes

Material: Porcelain

Customised: No

Subject: Sheep

Colour: Multicoloured

Brand: Border Fine Arts

Type: Collector Plate

Department: Adults

Era: Late 20th Century (1970-1999)

Collection: James Herriot

Theme: Art

Original/Reproduction: Original

Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom

Handmade: Yes

This listing is for a beautiful and highly collectible decorative plate from The Border Fine Arts, featuring the artwork titled "Spring Lambing" by A. Hellyar. This plate is part of the "All Creatures Great and Small"™ series, based on the beloved stories of author James Herriot. It's a must-have for any fan of his work, as well as for collectors of fine bone china and pastoral art.

Condition:

This plate is in excellent, like-new condition.

•  There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.

• Surface: The artwork and the gold rim are vibrant and show no signs of wear.

• Original Box: It comes with its original Border Fine Arts box, although the box itself shows some wear and tear.

Historical Background:

The Border Fine Arts is a renowned Scottish company, originally founded in 1974, that gained international acclaim for its detailed and lifelike figurines and decorative items. The company is particularly famous for its collections based on the works of James Herriot, the pen name for the British veterinary surgeon and author James Alfred Wight (1916-1995).

Herriot's books, beginning with "If Only They Could Talk," became a worldwide phenomenon, charming readers with their heartwarming and humorous tales of a country vet in the Yorkshire Dales. The "All Creatures Great and Small" series, which this plate is a part of, celebrates the animals and landscapes that were central to his stories.

The artwork on this plate, "Spring Lambing," was created by artist A. Hellyar and depicts a scene straight from Herriot's world. The back of the plate provides a brief description, "Herbert is a young opportunist. Ignored by his own mother, the young lamb fends for himself admirably, popping from one ewe to another getting 'a quick drink whenever he gets his chance'."

This plate was made in England in 1989 and is marked as "A work of art not intended for food use," which is typical for collectible decorative plates of this kind.

Key Features:

• Title: "Spring Lambing"

• Artist: A. Hellyar

• Series: "All Creatures Great and Small"™ by James Herriot

• Manufacturer: Border Fine Arts (Scotland)

• Material: Fine Bone China

• Year: 1989

• Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 inches in diameter (as measured).

• Includes: Original manufacturer's box.

This beautiful collector's plate is a perfect piece of nostalgia and a tribute to one of the most beloved authors of the 20th century. It is an ideal gift for a collector, an animal lover, or a fan of James Herriot's timeless stories.