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Porcelain collector's plate titled 'The Frog Prince' from Grimm's Fairy Tales series by Franklin Porcelain

Porcelain collector's plate titled 'The Frog Prince' from Grimm's Fairy Tales series by Franklin Porcelain

Selling Price

$30

History

This decorative plate was produced in 1978 by Franklin Porcelain as part of their limited edition Grimm's Fairy Tales series. The series featured classic fairy tale scenes rendered in detailed porcelain artwork with 24-karat gold trim borders, capturing the romantic and whimsical nature of these beloved stories. Each plate in the series depicted a different fairy tale with hand-painted or transfer-printed imagery. Collector's plates like this one appeal to enthusiasts of vintage porcelain, fairy tale memorabilia, and decorative arts from the 1970s and 1980s. Franklin Porcelain and Franklin Mint were renowned for producing high-quality limited edition collectibles during this era, making these plates popular among collectors of commemorative porcelain and nostalgic decorative items. The combination of literary heritage, fine craftsmanship, and the golden age of collector's plates makes this piece particularly attractive to those who appreciate both fairy tale culture and vintage home décor.

Origin

United States

Maker

Franklin Porcelain

Time period

1978