The Lincoln Mint 1972 Annual Mother's Day Plate is a commemorative sterling silver plate with 18k gold plating, shown here with its original presentation box and paperwork. The insert identifies the bas-relief design as a collie dog family by sculptor Alfred Brunetti, from a painting by James Franzen.

• Maker: The Lincoln Mint / Lincoln Mint, as printed on the included paperwork.
• Year/edition: 1972 Annual Mother's Day Plate, matching the card and insert.
• Material: solid sterling silver with 18k gold plating, per the printed literature.
• Design: collie dog family in bas-relief, with the date 1972 visible on the plate.
• Presentation: original maroon box, booklet/insert, and card are included as shown.
• Condition: good overall, with light surface scratches/scuffs and box handling wear visible.

Made as a Mother's Day commemorative display plate, it would have been presented or collected rather than used for serving. Today it displays well as a sterling silver commemorative piece for a shelf, curio cabinet, or plate wall.