North West Territories Mountain Avens Plate Appraisal

The North West Territories Mountain Avens Collectible Plate (Reverse)

This item is the reverse side of a collectible plate made of fine bone china. The plate is part of a series dedicated to Canadian Provincial and Territorial Floral Emblems. The specific floral emblem featured on this plate is 'The North West Territories Mountain Avens' (also referred to by its French name 'La Dryade à Feuilles Entières du Nord-Ouest'). The design is a work by Wilgard Schiffers of Madoc, Ontario, and was specially commissioned for this collection. The plate itself is produced by "Canada's only makers of fine bone china from original works by Canadian Artists." The manufacturer is identified as Sunrise Fine Bone China Ltd., with the note "Made in • Fait au Canada." This particular plate was produced for the collection of Jean M. Paterson, with a specific collection number '5021' and a date '6.93' (likely indicating June 1993). The visible surface of the plate is a clean, uniform off-white or cream color, typical of bone china, with no visible chips, cracks, or significant surface wear. The text is printed clearly in a dark, likely black or dark brown, ink. The overall appearance suggests a well-preserved item, indicating good care or minimal handling. The craftsmanship appears to be of high quality, consistent with fine bone china production, with crisp printing and a smooth, finished surface. The bilingual description further highlights its Canadian origin and market.