Up for your consideration is this beautiful set of  American Songbird plates First Pair of a Series 1972. These are Hutschenreuther of Germany, from Wallace. These two plates are number 3350 of 5000. The plates come with there 1972 Certificate Of Registration. This certifies that is a true and legal reproduction of an original work of art by John A. Ruthven produced under the direst supervision of the artist. The plates measure 10 1/2" in diameter and are of the Eastern Blue Bird & Goldfinch. They have there original labels and gold markings on the back. They are in there original wooden case with latch. The wooden case has a nick in the wood and some wear. The plates are very clean and the color is bright and crisp. I see no chips or cracks. These beautiful plates purchased in October 17, 1972 over 40 years old and are stunning. The artist John A. Ruthven commissions included painting for the Hermitage Museum in Moscow, the Neil Armstrong Space Museum and the Federal Duck Stamp in 1960 is just a few things he is known for he has had many more accomplishments.