Lot #86: Vintage Baseball Porcelain Collector Plates – (2) Piece Selection

While cleaning out an estate sale, I found these Vintage Baseball Porcelain Collector Plates – (2) Piece Selection. An excellent pair of vintage, limited-edition porcelain sports collector plates celebrating some of the greatest legends in Major League Baseball history. Both plates are beautifully detailed, vibrant in color, and present exceptionally well on their included display stands. I am not a collector or appraiser, but with some research I was able to determine that the lot consists of – • Plate 1: Babe Ruth "The Sultan of Swat" o Features: Features a classic, dynamic illustration of the legendary New York Yankees slugger, Babe Ruth, completing his iconic, powerful swing. The background showcases a packed, historic stadium crowd framed by patriotic bunting. o Presentation: Housed in a premium, dark cherry-finished round wooden frame with a brilliant gold-tone inner accent bezel. o Artist/Markings: Signed in-plate by the artist, B.P. Ranger. • Plate 2: "Greatest Centerfielders" – New York Baseball Legends o Features: A nostalgic commemorative plate paying tribute to the historic 1950s New York centerfield rivalry. The artwork features prominent portraits of Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees), Willie Mays (New York Giants), and Duke Snider (Brooklyn Dodgers), set against an illustrated backdrop of a classic ballpark scoreboard and a base-sliding action sequence. o Manufacturer: Sports Impressions (circa late 1980s / early 1990s). o Artist/Markings: Artwork by renowned sports artist Edward Stephen Simon (signed in-plate). Features facsimile signatures of the players. Both items appear to be in excellent, vintage condition. Free of visible chips, cracks, crazing, or fading to the artwork. The wooden frame on the Babe Ruth plate shows minimal to no shelf wear. Displays beautifully. This lot would be an excellent addition to a man-cave, sports collector’s collection or for a reseller. REFER TO THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR FURTHER DETAILS. Pickup category timeslot {A}