1981 Collectible Plate, Oriental, The Great Clipper Ships Collection, Limited Edition, Decorative Plate, Wall Decor, Franklin Mint

1981 Collectible Plate, Oriental, The Great Clipper Ships Collection, Limited Edition, Decorative Plate, Wall Decor, Franklin Mint

A beautiful limited edition 1981 collector plate from The Franklin Mint. It is from The Great Clipper Ships Collection. This plate is the Oriental. This would be a lovely addition to your home decor or as a gift. Great for hanging on a wall or added to a china cabinet.

The Oriental a clipper ship was built by Jacob Bell, New York for the New York merchants A.A.Low & Brother. In 1849 it was launched under the name Oriental. This ship was built for the China trade.


Name: Oriental

Owner: A.A.Low & Brother

Builder: Jacob Bell, New York

Cost: $70,000.

Fate: She was lost on the River Min when she was towed out from Foochow by local boats and under pilot directions, she hit a rock and sank on 25 February 1854.


General characteristics

Type: Extreme clipper

Displacement: 1,003 tons

Length: 185 ft

Propulsion: sail


***The above description of the Oriental will be included on tan card stock***

Size:
9 inches in diameter
Wood Plate Stand Included

This plate is in excellent condition. There are no chips, cracks, or crazing.

***This is not a food plate. For display only***

It would make a great housewarming, hostess, wedding, shower, or holiday gift. A wonderful gift for the lover of tall ships. A great piece to add to your collection.

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