I am contacting you to request a valuation and discuss potential consignment options for a rare, pre-production Disney collectible in my possession. The item is a 1989 Edwin M. Knowles fine china porcelain collector platetitled "Geppetto Creates Pinocchio" (produced to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the film). This specific piece is a genuine factory lithographic decal prototype that exhibits a notable character placement difference from the final retail production run. Key details regarding the piece: * Authentication Markings: The reverse side of the plate features a factory-applied "Sample - Not for Sale" stamp. * Blank Edition Line: The hand-written limited-edition sequence field (where the individual Plate Number normally goes) has been left completely blank, verifying it was pulled before retail numbering initiated. * Unreleased Layout Variation: Most significantly, the character of Figaro the cat is positioned in a completely different spot than the final mass-market artwork transfer. This serves as physical proof of a pre-production design adjustment before Disney approved the final lithographic decals. The plate is in excellent vintage condition with sharp, vibrant factory colors, intact gold filigree, and absolutely no chips, cracks, or fading to the back stamps. I have attached high-resolution photographs to this email, including a full shot of the front, a close-up of the unreleased character placement, and a clear photo of the factory sample stamp and blank edition lines on the reverse side. Given the extreme scarcity of design-change fine china prototypes from this era, I would greatly appreciate your team's insights on its estimated auction value and your current consignment terms. Thank you for your time and expertise. I look forward to hearing from you.

8 in round plate