First Series ever sponsored by the United Kennel Club (UKC), 1987, Collector's Plate!
This wonderfully unique collector's plate features a Springer Spaniel puppy napping atop a duck decoy. He is "dog-tired" from playing all day and needs a quick nap before he is up and springing around again. This plate is from a first series based on the works of ward-winning wildlife artist, Lynn Kaatz. It is painted in rich but muted colors of the field. "Dog-Tired-The Springer Spaniel" is a plate from the premier issue of Field Puppies. It comes with a Certificate of Authencity, plate number 12739 I. The plate collection is the first series ever sponsored by the United Kennel Club (UKC).
Back of plate: 1987 1854 Edwin M. Knowles China Company, Bradex No. 84-K41-51.1, Plate Number: 12739 I. In italics at bottom of plate: Easily trained and very versatile, the springer is revered for his eagerness to please and willingness to obey, signed by the artist, Lynn R. Kaatz UKC
This vintage plate was produced to 150 firing days under the hallmark of the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, 1987. Plate is in mint condition, no original box.
Plate size - 8.5"
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