Mothers Series Box Appraisal

Original Presentation Box for 1979 Goebel Mothers Series Fifth Edition Collector Plate

This item is an original retail presentation box designed for the 1979 Goebel Mothers Series 'Plate in bas relief', specifically the Fifth Edition of the series featuring owls. The box is constructed from square-shaped white cardstock or sturdy paperboard. The front cover features blue serif and script typography stating '1979 Fifth Edition', 'Limited to 10,000 pieces', 'Mothers Series', and 'Plate in bas relief'. It displays a central circular illustration of the plate's artwork, which depicts a mother owl and two owlets perched on a branch in naturalistic brown, tan, and cream tones. The Goebel brand logo is prominently displayed in the lower right corner in blue. Physically, the box shows moderate signs of age and handling, including scuffing and small indentations at the corners and edges. There is a visible piece of aged yellowed adhesive tape at the bottom center. The construction is a standard two-piece telescoping style. This packaging was produced in West Germany by W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik to accompany their limited-edition annual releases, which were highly collected in the late 1970s. The presence of the original box is a key factor for collectors of Goebel ceramics, as it helps verify the limited edition status and provides protection for the porcelain plate originally housed within it.