Bidspirit auction | 1973 Sterling Silver Thanksgiving Plate

1973 Sterling Silver Thanksgiving Plate 5.85 OZT - Commemorative 1973 sterling silver Thanksgiving plate, attributed to The Franklin Mint, featuring a finely rendered central scene of a wild turkey standing among pine branches and woodland foliage. The design is executed in dark engraved or etched detail against the reflective silver surface, creating strong contrast between the naturalistic bird, surrounding vegetation, and polished border. The broad, stepped rim gives the piece a substantial presentation and emphasizes its decorative character as both a holiday collectible and precious-metal object.The plate weighs approximately 5.85 troy ounces and is identified as sterling silver, making its silver content an important component of value in addition to collector interest. Franklin Mint sterling issues from this period were produced as limited-edition commemorative objects aimed at the growing collector market of the 1970s, with subjects frequently drawn from American history, wildlife, holidays, and traditional culture. This example combines a classic Thanksgiving turkey motif with detailed woodland engraving and would appeal to collectors of Franklin Mint silver, American holiday memorabilia, wildlife art, and vintage sterling tablewares. Height - 8 inches