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Rare 16” Vintage Vernon Kilns Frontier Days Platter Chop Plate Winchester 73Item Overview:Up for sale is an incredibly rare, vintage Vernon Kilns \"Frontier Days\" 16-inch Round Chop Plate / Serving Platter. Manufactured in 1950, this massive earthenware piece features a beautiful, hand-painted underglaze design of a cowboy riding a bucking steer, framed by a highly detailed rim of classic Western icons (spurs, boots, horseshoes, and horse heads).Historical Significance:
This platter features the highly collectible, limited-edition Winchester \'73 backstamp on the reverse, displaying two crossed rifles. This special mark was only produced in 1950 as a theatrical cross-promotion for the classic Western film Winchester \'73 starring James Stewart.At a massive 16 inches in diameter, this is the largest and absolute rarest standard serving piece made for this entire collection. It is highly sought after by Mid-Century California pottery enthusiasts and Western Americana collectors alike.Specifications:
• Manufacturer: Vernon Kilns (California, USA)
• Pattern: Frontier Days (Winchester \'73 Promotional Edition)
• Year of Production: 1950
• Dimensions: 16 inches in diameter
• Weight: Heavy, solid vintage earthenwareCondition Report:
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• Front Design: The hand-painted graphics are incredibly crisp, vibrant, and well-preserved.
• Surface: Beautiful glossy glaze with no utensil marks.
• Crazing: No visible crazing
• Chips/Cracks: Free of any chips, cracks, or repairs.
• Backstamp: The Winchester \'73 crossed-rifle logo on the back is completely legible, clear, and perfectly centered.Shipping & Handling:
Due to the immense size, weight, and vintage nature of this piece, it will be meticulously packed using a professional double-boxing method (wrapped in heavy bubble wrap, placed in an inner box, and suspended in packing peanuts within a larger outer box) to ensure it arrives safely. Fully insured shipping with tracking.
