1957 Oklahoma Plate Appraisal

Oklahoma's Golden Jubilee Commemorative Plate (1957)

This is a circular ceramic commemorative plate produced for Oklahoma's Golden Jubilee in 1957, marking 50 years of statehood (1907-1957). The plate is crafted from stoneware or a similar heavy ceramic material, featuring a matte or semi-matte glaze in earth tones. The primary color is a warm, toasted brown with a lighter, creamy-beige overspray that highlights the relief details. The central design is a deeply embossed wagon wheel with eight spokes radiating from a central hub, evoking the spirit of the 1889 land run and frontier history. Along the outer rim, the text 'OKLAHOMA'S GOLDEN JUBILEE' is embossed in a capitalized serif font, while the years '1907' and '1957' are positioned at the bottom. Small raised dots serve as decorative anchors between the text and dates. The construction shows high-quality relief molding typical of Mid-Century promotional pottery, possibly manufactured by Frankoma Pottery, a noted Oklahoma-based ceramic company known for utilizing local clays and similar glaze styles (like 'Desert Gold' or 'Brown Satin'). The condition appears excellent with no visible chips, cracks, or crazing; the edges are smooth, and the glaze distribution is consistent, preserving the crispness of the lettering and the textural depth of the wheel spokes.