{"product_id":"the-border-fine-arts-spring-lambing-collectors-plate-james-herriot-series-1","title":"The Border Fine Arts \"Spring Lambing\" Collector's Plate James Herriot Series","description":"\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Used\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"\\'word-wrap:\" break-word\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border Fine Arts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collector Plate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-colour\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bone China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sheep\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Animals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTime Period Manufactured:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980-1989\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a beautiful and highly collectible decorative plate from \u003cb\u003eThe Border Fine Arts\u003c\/b\u003e, featuring the artwork titled \u003cb\u003e\"Spring Lambing\"\u003c\/b\u003e by \u003cb\u003eA. Hellyar\u003c\/b\u003e. This plate is part of the \"All Creatures Great and Small\"™ series, based on the beloved stories of author \u003cb\u003eJames Herriot\u003c\/b\u003e. It's a must-have for any fan of his work, as well as for collectors of fine bone china and pastoral art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate is in \u003cb\u003eexcellent, like-new condition\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e There are no chips, cracks, crazing, or repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface:\u003c\/b\u003e The artwork and the gold rim are vibrant and show no signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Box:\u003c\/b\u003e It comes with its original Border Fine Arts box, although the box itself shows some wear and tear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Background:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Border Fine Arts\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eJames Herriot\u003c\/b\u003e, the pen name for the British veterinary surgeon and author James Alfred Wight (1916-1995).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHerriot'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe artwork on this plate, \"Spring Lambing,\" was created by artist \u003cb\u003eA. Hellyar\u003c\/b\u003e 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'.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plate was made in England in \u003cb\u003e1989\u003c\/b\u003e and is marked as \"A work of art not intended for food use,\" which is typical for collectible decorative plates of this kind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e \"Spring Lambing\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e A. Hellyar\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e \"All Creatures Great and Small\"™ by James Herriot\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e Border Fine Arts (Scotland)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Fine Bone China\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1989\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 8.5 inches in diameter (as measured).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/b\u003e Original manufacturer's box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Border Fine Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52989202825563,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/4986\/3003\/files\/57_f4971175-8e3b-4428-afcf-d7d91c1f4a3a.png?v=1778879269","url":"https:\/\/gifteduk.com\/products\/the-border-fine-arts-spring-lambing-collectors-plate-james-herriot-series-1","provider":"Gifted UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}