{"product_id":"vintage-franklin-mint-sterling-silver-and-24k-gold-resurrection-plate","title":"Vintage Franklin Mint Sterling Silver and 24K Gold \"Resurrection\" Plate.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1973 Franklin Mint \"Resurrection\" Sterling Silver \u0026amp; 24K Gold Limited Edition Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA striking and spiritually significant collectible, this \u003cstrong\u003e1973 Franklin Mint \"Resurrection\" Limited Edition Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautifully crafted work of devotional art and the \u003cstrong\u003efirst Easter plate\u003c\/strong\u003e ever issued by Franklin Mint. Serial numbered and authenticated as part of a limited edition, it represents the beginning of one of the Mint's most sought-after commemorative series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in solid sterling silver and richly accented with \u003cstrong\u003e24K gold\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plate features a radiant depiction of the \u003cstrong\u003eResurrected Christ\u003c\/strong\u003e, rendered in crisp, sculptural relief with remarkable depth and luminous detail. The combination of precious metals and masterful craftsmanship creates a work that is both artistically beautiful and deeply symbolic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork was created by acclaimed sculptor and artist \u003cstrong\u003eEvangelos Frudakis\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose powerful interpretation captures the hope, triumph, and spiritual significance of the Resurrection with exceptional grace and reverence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is accompanied by its original presentation box, \u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the original artist's booklet, making it an especially desirable and complete collector's set. The presentation box retains its classic Franklin Mint styling, while the accompanying documentation confirms the plate's authenticity and limited-edition status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether appreciated for its exceptional metalwork, meaningful Christian symbolism, or its place as the inaugural Easter issue in Franklin Mint's sterling silver series, this remarkable plate offers lasting appeal for collectors of religious art, Franklin Mint editions, and fine sterling silver commemoratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver surface remains bright and beautifully reflective, while the 24K gold detailing retains excellent color and definition. Minor age-appropriate wear is present in two small areas, as shown in photograph #7 and #8. The original presentation box displays light wear consistent with age, including a few marks to the interior shown in photograph #12, but remains sturdy and attractive. The Certificate of Authenticity and artist's booklet are both clean and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they are considered part of the description and provide additional details regarding the silver surface, gold accents, presentation box, documentation, and overall condition of this collectible set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional photographs are always available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter: 8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight: 3\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10 1\/2\" Square\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepth: 1 7\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem #: GY3392A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear: 1973\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Franklin Mint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Evangelos Frudakis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterials: Sterling Silver with 24K Gold Accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Franklin Mint Easter plate issued\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLimited-edition, serial-numbered collectible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck in solid sterling silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccented with 24K gold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures artwork by Evangelos Frudakis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepicts the Resurrection of Christ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes original presentation box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes Certificate of Authenticity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes original artist's booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly collectible early Franklin Mint issue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy With Confidence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe understand that purchasing a vintage or antique piece online requires confidence. 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