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Norman Rockwell Plate – The Ship Builder – Knowles Heritage – COA & Box – 1980
$7.80
A quiet moment of craftsmanship, captured in porcelain. The Ship Builder, issued in 1980 by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, is the fourth plate in the Norman Rockwell Heritage Collection — a tribute to the hands that shape dreams and the legacy of American artistry.
Rockwell’s illustration honors the solitary focus of a master builder, carving the hull of a model ship with care and pride. It’s a scene that speaks to patience, tradition, and the timeless joy of making something by hand.
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🎨 Fourth issue in the Heritage Collection
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📦 Includes original box and Certificate of Authenticity Note: Box shows signs of aging and yellowing consistent with vintage storage
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🧾 Crafted in fine porcelain with vivid detail and Rockwell’s signature storytelling
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📅 Dated 1980, part of the annual collector series
Whether displayed in a study, gifted to a craftsman, or added to a growing Rockwell collection, The Ship Builder invites reflection — a keepsake of quiet dedication and enduring charm.