Franklin Mint The Night Before Christmas Serving Platter Gianni Benvenuti 1990 Large 16.5" Oval Porcelain Holiday Turkey Plate Gold, Vintage

Product Specifications

• Brand: The Franklin Mint
• Product Type: Large Oval Serving Platter / Turkey Platter
• Pattern / Collection: "The Night Before Christmas" by Gianni Benvenuti
• Era / Production Date: 1990 (Late 20th Century)
• Origin: Made in Japan
• Shape: Oval
• Dimensions: Approximately 16.5 inches (Long) x 12.5 inches (Wide) x 1.5 inches (Deep)
• Size: Large / Holiday Serving Size
• Material: Fine Porcelain / Ceramic
• Color: Rich multi-color imagery (red, green, gold, white) on a crisp white background with heavy 24k gold accents and trim.
• Components: 1 Large Serving Platter
• Capacity: Suitable for hosting large family roasts, holiday turkeys, or a mountain of festive sides.
• Model Number: N/A (Limited Edition Fine Art Series)
• Care Instructions: Hand wash only to completely preserve the delicate gold accents and intricate hand-applied transfer graphics. Do not microwave due to high metallic gold content.
• Style: Traditional Holiday / Heirloom Victoriana / Festive Nostalgia

Product Description

Bring the timeless magic of Christmas Eve to your holiday table with this magnificent, vintage Franklin Mint "The Night Before Christmas" Large Oval Serving Platter.

Masterfully designed by celebrated artist Gianni Benvenuti and released as a limited holiday fine art piece in 1990, this impressive 16.5-inch platter captures the warm nostalgia of the holiday season. The central medallion illustrates a beautifully detailed, heartwarming scene of Santa Claus quietly kneeling by the hearthside, arranging toys beneath a brilliantly lit Christmas tree. The rich, festive imagery comes to life with a spectacular overlay of shimmering, reflective 24k gold metallic accents that catch the firelight.

A stunning, wide border frames the central artwork, adorned with classic winter evergreen pine needles, rich green holly leaves, bright red berries, and beautifully tied crimson holiday ribbons, finished with a thick, hand-gilded gold rim.


Key Selling Points & Collectibility

• A True Holiday Showstopper: Measuring an impressive 16.5 inches, this substantial porcelain platter is perfect for serving the main holiday ham, roasted turkey, or a grand display of festive baked goods.
• Intricate Gold Leaf Highlights: The elaborate gold accents throughout the fireplace scene and on the rim give the piece a luxurious, heirloom-quality weight and gleam.
• Highly Collectible Fine Art: Franklin Mint holiday pieces from the late 1980s and early 1990s are deeply treasured for their durability, superior glazing, and masterful artistic collaborations.

Condition Report

• Pristine Vintage Condition: This item is in flawless, museum-quality vintage condition.
• No Imperfections: Free of any chips, cracks, hairlines, crazing, flea bites, or repairs.
• Impeccable Gold Trim: The heavy 24k gold trim and inner highlights are vibrant, brilliant, and completely intact, with no visible signs of wear, scratching, or rubbing. (Please review all high-resolution photos to admire the exquisite condition.


Etsy Policy & Safety Compliance

• Vintage Status Verified: This item is strictly authentic vintage, manufactured in 1990 (36 years old), which fully complies with Etsy's baseline requirement that vintage goods must be at least 20 years old.
• Safety Status: This decorative tableware item has never been subject to any manufacturer recalls, consumer safety warnings, or structural defects. It is entirely non-faulty, structurally sound, and safe for careful tabletop display and dry food presentation.