I don't usually devote an entire post to a single item, much less a plate. However, I thought that this commerative plate issued by the Old Bay Line steamship company in 1940 was just too beautiful not to show off.
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Has anyone seen Jim Dandy lately? He would've really liked this plate.
Anon 3:49,
I dunno. My guess is that Jim Dandy is strictly a Franklin Mint commerative plate collector. -Partial to plates featuring kittens, sad clowns and Obama.
Boy, I wish I could find a plate to go with my Elvis Jim Bean decanter.
I will pay Jim Dandy $5 for Franklin Mint clown and kitten plates -- but he must keep Obama plate!
Anon 9:39,
I'm still hunting for a Blanton's Bourbon William Faulkner decanter.*
*To my knowledge, such a decanter doesn't exist. But it should.
Russian Trader,
Well played but I would council you to get the Obama plate too. Then, on the morning of November 7, smash it to the floor in celebration (hopefully). OPA!!!
I once had a Flannery O'Connor creme de menthe decanter, but I traded it for a pack of smokes in the joint. I sure do miss that thing... a lot.
I hear that they no make Obama plate, only non-bpa recyclable sports bottle, and organic balsa wood "Hope" lunchbox. Very nifty. If you hear of man with Obama plate, it is not officially licensed merchandise.
Russian Trader, I have Mitt Romney leg warmers that I trade for bpa-free sports bottle with Obama likeness on it. I may also have lead on John Kennedy Toole pez dispenser. Very rare, not even Mr. Trad have one, I don't think?
I Googled Franklin Mint collectible plates and found this remarkable site. I'll bid $5.50 for the kitten and clown plates. But I don't want the Obama ones either. Let me know. Can I use "buy it now" on this site?
Anon 8:27,
I'm sure that the switch from creme de menthe to 'toilet wine' was tough too...
Anon 8:32,
Also, if the color scheme of the plate is red, white and blue then you know it's not official.
Anon 2:17,
Do you have any Celebrity worn 'Snuggies?'
Jimmy's Granny,
Buy'em all NOW!!! Don't wait! They're 'limited edition' afterall and once they're gone, they're gone.
Little known fact: John Wayne Gacy was commissioned to paint those kitten and clown plates for the Franklin Mint...or at least that's what he told me.
Mr. Dandy Sir,
"All hands on deck. Dignitary on board for inspection."
-Now I know why I'm so afraid of clowns!
OK. I outbid grandma then -- $7.50 for clown and kitten plates. Maybe Jim Dandy could pay someone to take Obama plate. Ha ha!
Russian Trader,
Sadly, an anonymous commenter has reported that the plate was not microwavable and did not survive a recent cooking accident. I choose not to elaborate any further. :)
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