DESCRIPTION
This is a single plate from The Edward Marshall Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection, specifically the Crimson Topaz pattern (male and female shown with Cestrum Parquii flowers).
Eleven inches round, hand-crafted English bone china, hand-painted with the precision and detail Boehm Studios was known for. The border is ornate scrollwork in gold; the center shows two hummingbirds—the male in deep magenta with golden wing details, the female in olive green—hovering over a cluster of small golden flowers and green leaves.
The back is marked with full documentation: the scientific name (Chrysolampis mosquitus), the flora (Cestrum Parquii), the natural location (northern and eastern South America), and the Boehm Studios mark. Edition limit is 15,000.
This is a serious collector plate—the kind people hunt for to complete their Boehm sets.
What you're getting:
- 1 limited edition collector plate
- Diameter: 11 inches
- Material: Fine English bone china
- Design: Crimson Topaz hummingbirds, male and female, with yellow flowers
- Maker: Boehm Studios, hand-crafted and hand-painted
- Condition: Very good to near fine—clean, no chips or cracks
- Edition limit: 15,000
- Full mark and documentation on reverse
The right piece for you:
You'll want this if you collect Boehm Studios plates, if you're assembling the Hummingbird Collection series, if you appreciate ornithological art and precision hand-painting, or if you value objects that combine natural history with craft.
Boehm collectors know these plates are designed with real scientific accuracy—the birds, the plants, and the locations are all correct. This one is in beautiful condition and ready for a collection.
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
- Clean throughout with no chips, cracks, or repairs
- Colors vibrant and unfaded
- Gold border intact and bright
- Hand-painted detail sharp and precisely executed
- Mark on back complete and legible
- No visible wear to glaze or surface
Issues / Wear
- Light handling marks consistent with display
- No significant damage
- Suitable for display or collecting
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
- Near Fine — minimal wear; clean throughout.
- Very Good — light wear; clean; minor age marks.
- Good — noticeable wear; patina visible; fully functional.
- Fair — significant wear; heavy tarnish; complete but worn.
Collector's Notes
The Boehm Hummingbird Plate Collection is one of the most sought-after limited-edition series. Edward Marshall Boehm Studios was known for combining scientific accuracy with artistic beauty—every bird, plant, and location on these plates is thoroughly researched and documented.
The Crimson Topaz is one of the distinctive plates in the series. Boehm collectors actively hunt for individual plates to round out their collections, and this one is a recognizable, valued piece.
One hand-painted plate from a documented series, backed by research and made by people who understood that birds deserve to be painted well.
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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.
