This vintage Blue-throated Hummingbird collector plate is from The Edward Marshall Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection. The design shows a blue-throated hummingbird hovering beside orange trumpet vine flowers, with green foliage, a signed Boehm illustration, gold scrollwork border, and thick gold rim.
It is a lovely piece for bird lovers, hummingbird collectors, Boehm collectors, or anyone building a nature-themed wall or shelf display. The back gives useful identifying details, including the species, floral pairing, location range, fine English bone china note, and edition limit.
Details
∙ Era: Circa 1980
∙ Brand/artist: Edward Marshall Boehm / Boehm Studios
∙ Collection: The Edward Marshall Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection
∙ Subject: Blue-throated Hummingbird
∙ Scientific name shown: Lampornis clemenciae
∙ Flora shown: Campsis radicans / trumpet vine
∙ Location text shown: Mountains of Southern Texas and Arizona to Southern Mexico
∙ Material: Fine English bone china
∙ Color: White ground with blue-gray hummingbird, teal-blue throat, green foliage, orange trumpet vine flowers, and gold border/rim
∙ Size/Measurements: 11 inches round
∙ Design notes: Decorative gold scrollwork border, thick gold rim, Boehm signature in the artwork, green backstamp text
∙ Edition information: Edition limit 15,000, as marked on back
Use/display ideas: Bird plate collection, nature-themed wall display, china cabinet, garden room decor, birding gift, cottage shelf, or collector plate display
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
∙ Front artwork is bright, detailed, and attractive, with strong hummingbird and trumpet vine color.
∙ Gold rim and gold scrollwork border display well.
∙ Backstamp is clear and readable.
∙ No obvious chips, cracks, or repairs visible in the photos.
∙ Plate sits nicely for display and has strong birding/nature appeal.
Issues / Wear
∙ Light surface wear may be present from age, handling, and display.
∙ Minor shelf wear may be visible on the back/foot ring under close inspection.
∙ No original box, paperwork, or wall hanger shown unless Pam adds otherwise.
∙ Sold as a decorative collector plate, exactly as pictured.
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
Edward Marshall Boehm is best known for detailed porcelain birds and nature subjects, and this plate fits that collecting world well.
The back identifies it as part of the Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection, designed and hand-crafted in fine English bone china by Boehm Studios, with an edition limit of 15,000.
A bright, bird-lover-friendly Boehm plate with strong color, a readable backstamp, and classic hummingbird shelf appeal
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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.
