"The Chief" Collector Plate
This plate is the fourth issue in The Romantic Age of Steam series and was created from an original work by artist R. E. Pierce. Key details from the certificate:Plate Number: 2541A.Manufacturer: Crafted by the Edwin M. Knowles China Company, a name that resurfaced in the 1980s and '90s for collectible plates, though the original company had folded in 1962. Edition Details: It is a limited edition, with the production limited to 150 firing days.Series: Part of The Romantic Age of Steam series, focusing on steam locomotives and railroads. Artist: R. E. Pierce.