John James Audubon Appraisal

John James Audubon Porcelains 'Robin' Decorative Plate

This item is a decorative porcelain plate, likely part of a series, featuring a 'Robin' theme. The plate is predominantly white or off-white, characteristic of porcelain, with a smooth, glazed finish. The back of the plate provides extensive information, including the item's name 'Robin' in a script font at the top. Below the name is a descriptive paragraph about robins, highlighting their migratory habits and nesting behaviors, printed in a clear sans-serif font. The manufacturing details include a red oval sticker with 'JAPAN' indicating its country of origin. A black printed mark identifies the series as 'John James Audubon Porcelains' with a stylized bird mark and the copyright year '©1986'. The quality of craftsmanship appears to be good, typical for collectible plates of this era, with clear printing and a clean surface, though there is a small dark speck near the top edge of the plate's rim, which could be a manufacturing flaw or a minor blemish from use/storage. A crucial marking states 'For decorative purpose only Not to be used for serving food,' which is common for collectible plates and indicates that the glazes or materials may not be food-safe. The rim of the plate shows some light wear or discoloration along the edge where it would contact a surface. The style suggests it belongs to the mid to late 20th century, specifically dating to 1986, aligning with the period when limited edition collector's plates were a popular item. The item shows no significant damage like chips or cracks, although the full front of the plate is not visible for a complete assessment of its decorative condition.