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.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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
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 musthave for any fan of his work, as well as for collectors of fine bone china and pastoral art.
Condition:
This plate is in excellent, likenew 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 (19161995).
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.
