{"product_id":"chaim-gross-plates-set-matching-915-boxed-viletta-judaic-heritage-society-3pc","title":"Chaim Gross Plates Set of 3 Matching Limited Edition #915 Boxed Viletta Judaic Heritage Society Rosh Hashanah","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an investment-grade, museum-level collector’s suite featuring three limited-edition fine porcelain china plates from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Jewish Holidays\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e series, designed by the celebrated American master sculptor and printmaker \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChaim Gross (1904–1991)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Commissioned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Judaic Heritage Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and executed on premium fine porcelain blanks by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViletta USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this collection showcases Gross’s signature expressive, joyous watercolor style. Each plate features vibrant center artwork ringed by a striking terracotta\/burnt-orange border decorated with stylized, metallic-gold Hebrew script detailing holiday blessings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Provenance \u0026amp; Collection Multipliers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat completely sets this specific group apart and commands its premium collector tier is an impeccable, documented paper trail and continuous serial history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Continuous Run Matching Numbers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finding separate pieces from this late-1970s run that carry identical serial markers is highly unusual. All three pieces carry the identical, hand-written limited-edition number \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from a tightly controlled first edition run of only 2,500.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \"One-to-One\" Factory-to-Publisher History:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each plate comes housed inside its original heavy corrugated shipping box. These boxes retain their historic vintage transit stamps and original shipping documentation detailing their direct journey from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViletta USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e kiln facility to the official headquarters of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Judaic Heritage Society\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 141 East 44th Street, New York, NY. This turns standard packaging into verifiable, physical provenance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Three Included Plates:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Chanukah\" (1978):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features the traditional lighting of the menorah amidst a warm family gathering. Back stamped with the historic dedication: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"The Festival of Lights symbolizes the heroism of the Maccabees and the triumph of the Jewish spirit.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Pesach\" \/ Passover (1979):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Illustrates a lively, classic Seder table setting filled with deep ceremonial symbolism. Back stamped with the timeless Haggadah teaching: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In every generation every Jew must feel as if he himself came out of Egypt.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Rosh Hashanah\" (1980):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Depicts a soulful, evocative scene celebrating the Jewish New Year and the sounding of the Shofar. Back stamped with the traditional holiday blessing: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"May each of us be inscribed in the Book of Life for a Good Year.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eItem Specifics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArtist:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chaim Gross (Signed in the matrix\/plate graphic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The Judaic Heritage Society (New York, NY)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Viletta USA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fine Porcelain China with Metallic Gold Accents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 8 ⅛ inches (20.6 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Limited First Edition of 2,500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching Serial Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e915\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Made in the United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eAge:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVintage (Dated 1978, 1979, and 1980 respectively)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePristine Vintage Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The porcelain plates themselves are in flawless mint condition with no chips, cracks, micro-crazing, or loss to the delicate gold gilting. They exhibit clean, bright original glazes. The original external cardboard mailing boxes are structurally sound, sturdy, and fully functional, showing expected vintage shelf wear, old sealing tape, and authentic mid-to-late postal stamps that physically confirm their historical transit between Viletta and the Judaic Heritage Society.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original holiday artwork motifs utilized for this commemorative porcelain series are comprehensively documented in the authoritative volume:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Title:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jewish Holidays: Watercolors by Chaim Gross\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chaim Gross \u0026amp; Rabbi Avraham Soltes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePage Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plate designs are based directly on the foundational portfolio suites detailed on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages 12–28\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eShipping calculated by eBay\/USPS\/UPS based on your ZIP code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eItem Description and Condition Disclaimer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: large;\"\u003eWe take great care in researching, identifying, and describing each antique item to the best of our ability, drawing on available resources and hands-on examination. 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