What is the value and where can I sell? I have a 10 piece set
of collector plates painted by well renowned artist Alan D'Estrehan. In the early 1980's, Royal Cornwall, Ltd. commissioned D'Estrehan to create the paintings for the series Legendary Ships of the Seas. D'Estrahan has spent over two years researching every detail for this, his first-ever series of collector's plates. Each plate is 9 1/4" in diameter and is rimmed in gleaming 24K Gold (hand applied). Each plate is also hand numbered as number 5,345 of only 19,500 produced. Each plate bears the same number, thus forming a perfectly matched, one of a kind set. Each plate has been lovingly cared for and has the original box and packing, Certificate of Authenticity, brochure describing the ship, and plate hanger. Also, the original 12 page color booklet introducing the series is included. There are no chips, cracks or crackling on these plates.
Mr. Estrehan died in the late 1980's which makes this collection even more valuable. This set is registered to my father-in-law and he originally paid $49.50 for each plate. He is down-sizing and does not have room to display the collection. The following plates are included in the series:
- The Flying Dutchman
- The Refanu
- The Rescue
- The Foochow Sea Junk
- The Frigorifique
- The Copenhagen
- The Pride
- The Roth Ramhach
- The Gaspe Bay
- The Palatine
This is a very valuable 10 piece set for the collector! Individual plates from this series are selling on collector and antique websites for $69 per plate and higher. What is the value and where can I sell?
