How can I locate a set of "The Litter Basket Collection" decorative
plates painted by Sally Miller and produced by Modern Masters Ltd. in
1984?  I found them at the gift horse.com on 3/5/03 but was unable to
locate the site when I was ready to purchase. There are 5 plates in
the series.

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 12 Apr 2003 11:21 PDT

Hello again Annap-ga,

I sent out an e-mail to Sally Miller inquiring for the plates you
want.

Here is her reply:

“I'm sure we had 6 in the series, but they may have been out of the
key plate, "Last of the Litter", the Bassett hound piece. I will have
to go into my storage area and see exactly which ones I have left from
the series, myself! I know I am out of the 1st one also. I used to
sell them in my Gallery in Illinois, but packed them away since I
moved to Texas 17 years ago. Let me check it out today and get back
with you on Monday morning. Sally (Miller) Maxwell”

I will get back to you on Monday with the information.

Best regards,
Bobbie7

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Request for Question Clarification by bobbie7-ga on 12 Apr 2003 11:45 PDT

Would this Sally Miller (Maxwell) plate interest you?
http://www.hostcorps.com/imagehost/u/researchers/Bobbie7/basset.jpg


It is 8.5 " ceramic with 24 karat gold trim.
The plate is in excellent condition but not in the original box. It is
part of a limited edition plate collection

Price: US $15.95

Thanks
Bobbie7

Hello annap-ga,
Thank you for your question.
Sally replied to my e-mail this morning:
“I found them all, except the "last of the Litter" plate.  I only have
one extra of it.  I have the Christmas plate also. The boxes are a
little old looking! I sure don't know what to charge for them, as I
only know that my "Love Puppy" series by Danbury Mint goes for over
$50.00 apiece on Ebay.  Some of these are signed in gold pen on the
front, also. I have plenty of the "wings of Nobility" series, and none
of the "Babes in the Woods" series. Let me know what we need to do!
Sally”

I would suggest that you get in touch with Sally if you are interested
in any of the above plates she mentioned.

Here is Sally Miller (Maxwell’s) contact information for her studio:


SALLY MAXWELL STUDIOS
624 WEST TRAVIS
LA GRANGE, TEXAS   78945
PHONE-(979)-968-5006
FAX-(979)-968-5006
E-MAIL-maxinc@cvtv.net
http://www.sallymaxwellsart.com/contact.html


You said “I am interested if Sally Miller does not have one available
her self. The price is fine and the missing box is not a problem for
me.”


The basset hound plate I mentioned previously can be found on Ebay.
The auction ends in three days. I contacted the vendor to check if she
had other Sally Miller plates, but unfortunately she doesn’t.

BASSET HOUND ~ PLATE ~ MAXWELL LOVE PUPPIES  
Item # 3603705742  

“Love Basset Hounds? This is your plate. It is 8.5 " ceramic with 24
karat gold trim and titled, "Upstairs, Downstairs". The plate is in
excellent condition but not in the original box. It is part of a
limited edition plate collection from the Love Puppies series by Sally
Maxwell. This pair is adorable; those ears; those eyes; how can you
miss!”

Direct link to auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3603705742&category=10825


Search Criteria:

Sally Miller
Sally Maxwell
Collectible plates
Basset hound
"The Litter Basket Collection"
Modern Masters Ltd.

 
I hope you find this helpful and if any part of my answer is unclear,
please don't hesitate to ask for clarification *BEFORE* rating my
answer. I'll be happy to be of further assistance!


Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga

Hello annap-ga,

Although  I was not able  to locate the collection you mentioned I am
posting this information for you.

Here are six plates for sale by Sally Miller.
http://www3.telus.net/plates/ABpages/Miller.html


Babes In The Woods" Series Plate from Modern Masters
Newborn Fawn by Sally Miller
http://www.allensinc.com/plates/modernmasters/babenewb.htm


PEREGRINE FALCON By Sally Miller 
From Modern Masters 1985
http://www.nice-things.com/class_ad/plates5.htm


Sally Miller Biography
Sally Miller is also known as Sally Maxwell.
http://www.sallymaxwellsart.com/biography.html


Gift Horse
The website www.gifthorse.com seems to be a dead link and I have not
been able to find an archived copy of it.


A Gift Horse
A Gift Horse Offers: Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture, Porcelains
China and Crystal.
“The best of the past has been brought to the present at A Gift Horse.
Collectors from all over the country have found us to be an
exceptional source. Even the most seasoned collector will marvel at
the comprehensive selection of popular, cherished and hard-to-find
items.”
http://www.a-gifthorse.com/


Your Gift Horse
Your Gift Horse presents the horse in art gifts & beautiful andcrafted
items.
“An extensive selection of equine gifts and can deliver to most
countries and are based in the UK.”
http://www.yourgifthorse.com/index.htm


Does any of the above information help?  I'll be happy to post this as
an answer if it satisfies your request.

Best Regards,
Bobbie7-ga

I already own a Sally Miller signed "Tender Trio" plate from "The
Litter Basket Collection".  I also own a complete Sally Miller signed
"The Babes In The Woods Collection".  I am not interested in the wings
of nobility collection, the horses of Sally Miller figurine collection
or "Perfect Pair" lithograh.

I would also be interested in a "They Came To Adore Him" plate if one
is available.

I would be interested in the "Last of the litter" plate offered if
Sally does not have one.

I own a signed number print of her painting "McHenery's Mallards".  I
obtained my collection through her McHenry Hospital support program. 
A good friend was a member of the hospital auxillary.

I am interested if Sally Miller does not have one available her self. 
the price is fine and the missing box is not a problem for me.  Thanks