This vintage Edward Marshall Boehm Calliope Hummingbird collector plate is a lovely piece for bird lovers, garden people, and collectors of fine decorative china.
The plate features a Calliope Hummingbird hovering near blue morning glory blossoms, framed by a gold scroll border and gold rim.
The back identifies it as part of The Edward Marshall Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection. It is marked Calliope Hummingbird (Stellula calliope) and notes that it was designed and hand-crafted in fine English bone china by Boehm Studios, with an edition limit of 15,000.
Details
∙ Item Type: Decorative collector plate
∙ Collection: The Edward Marshall Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection
∙ Subject: Calliope Hummingbird
∙ Scientific name shown on plate: Stellula calliope
∙ Flora shown on plate: Ipomoea learii / morning glory
∙ Maker/Artist: Edward Marshall Boehm / Boehm Studios
∙ Material: Fine English bone china
∙ Color: White ground with blue morning glory flowers, green leaves, multicolor hummingbird, and gold-tone border/rim
∙ Edition Limit: 15,000
∙ Era: Vintage late 20th century collector plate
∙ Measurements: Approx. 11 inches round, based on the matching plate style previously measured
∙ Weight: Approx. 1.7 ounces
∙ Display Style: Decorative wall plate, china cabinet display, shelf display, bird lover decor
Use Ideas: Collector display, cottage wall decor, garden room accent, gift for bird watchers, hummingbird collector gift, botanical plate display
Conditin Grade: Very Good
Positives
∙ Beautiful color and detail in the hummingbird and morning glory design.
∙ Gold rim and scroll border display nicely.
∙ Backstamp text is clear and readable.
∙ No obvious chips or cracks visible in the provided photos.
∙ Displays well from the front.
Issues / Wear
∙ Light vintage surface wear may be present from age, handling, or display.
∙ Minor reflections/glare in photos may hide tiny surface marks.
∙ No original box or paperwork shown in the photos unless you have them separately.
∙ Plate stand is for photography and display only, not included unless you choose to include it.
∙ See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
∙ Near Fine: minimal wear; clean.
∙ Very Good: light wear; clean; minor flaws.
∙ Good: noticeable wear.
∙ Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Collector’s Notes
Boehm collector plates have a loyal following among bird, porcelain, and botanical art collectors. This Calliope Hummingbird plate is especially pretty because the blue morning glory flowers create strong contrast against the white bone china and gold border.
The back text notes the bird’s western North American range and states that the plate was designed and hand-crafted in fine English bone china by Boehm Studios.
One copy, sold and gone.
A graceful vintage Boehm hummingbird plate for a bird lover, garden room wall, or china cabinet with a little more wing-flutter than the usual shelf piece.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece—please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
While I do my best to capture colors accurately, your monitor or device screen may display colors slightly differently from the actual item.
Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
