The Franklin Mint Collectibles Value Guide
Reproductions - Silver Plates - Jewelry
The Franklin Mint was established in 1964 and began producing and selling privately minted gold and silver commemorative rounds and medallions. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s the company continuously expanded into new collectibles areas, including figurines, plates, die cast models, and pewter.
- Name: Martime Chronometer
- Series: National Maritime Historical Society
- Type: Reproduction
- Description: The heavy chronometer is made of brass with a gimballed quartz movement on a mahogany stand. It measures 17cm in diameter with a height of 13cm.
- Sale Price: $110.00
- Sale Date: May 2020
- Name: The Maritime Hourglass
- Series: National Maritime Historical Society
- Type: Reproduction
- Description: Functional recreation commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Cutty Sark. 10.5 inches tall. Cast metal and glass with gold-plated accents.
- Production Dates: 1992
- Sale Price: $182.00
- Sale Date: Jul 2020
- Name: The Discovery of America Commemorative Sextant
- Series: National Maritime Historical Society
- Type: Reproduction
- Description: Commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the first Atlantic crossing. Solid brass. About 7 1/2 inches tall.
- Production Dates: 1991-1992
- Sale Price: $60.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: Marie Antoinette Clock
- Series: The Victoria and Albert Museum
- Type: Reproduction
- Description: Royal blue porcelain and gilt bronze. Roman and Arabic numerals to the eight day movement, Zodiac symbols on the face, sunburst cresting. 15 1/2 inches high.
- Production Dates: 1990
- Sale Price: $265.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Kyoto
- Series: The Victoria and Albert Museum Porcelain Teapot Collection
- Type: Reproduction
- Description: Copied from a Japanese teapot in the museum's Far Eastern Department. Porcelain teapot and cover, printed and painted with sprays of flowering plants in underglaze and overglaze colors. Measures 3.5 x 6 x 2.5
- Production Dates: 1985
- Sale Price: $11.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Royal Geographical Society Millennium Clock
- Type: Clock
- Description: Cobalt blue glass earth-globe accented with 24 karat gold, a satellite moon of blue lace agate and a time band which revolves with the moon as it circles the globe. Brass 8-day wind-up movement created exclusively by Hemle and Sohn of Germany. Battery operated digital display that displays the month, day and year and counts the days from January 1, 2000. Black marble columns and base accented. Mounted in a clear glass dome. About 12-1/2 inches tall including dome.
- Production Dates: 2000
- Sale Price: $1,325.00
- Sale Date: Jan 2022
- Name: Rising Works Clock
- Series: Thwaites and Reed
- Type: Clock
- Description: Designed by noted horologist Nathan David Bloch, it comes with a letter of commendation from the president of the the Musee International d'Horlogerie, who reserved the first clock of this limited edition for their permanent collection. The seven-day movement was crafted by Thwaites and Reed, London. It has over 63 parts and has a jeweled escapement. 66 cm high 27 cm wide and 18 cm deep
- Production Dates: 1985
- Sale Price: $535.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Acorn Shelf Clock
- Type: Reproduction
- Description: Wooden clock in the style of the 19th century Connecticut clock makers. Features the traditional acorn shape and a pastoral scene with horses, sheep and other animals.
- Sale Price: $95.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: French Rococo Clock
- Series: Miniature Clock Collection
- Type: Clock
- Description: 4 inches by 2 inches
- Production Dates: 1988
- Sale Price: $10.00
- Sale Date: Dec 2020
- Name: The Royal Hunt
- Series: Marc Waymel
- Type: Tapestry
- Description: 47 inches wide by 37 inches high tapestry depicting a medieval hunt scene by Marc Waymel. The tapestry is woven of wool and cotton and is fully lined with cotton backing. There are five loops from which to hang the tapestry and includes a wooden rod.
- Production Dates: 1984
- Sale Price: $90.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Le Roman de la Rose
- Series: Anne-Roland Aknin
- Type: Tapestry
- Description: The Romance of the Rose was a medieval French poem. It was popular, at one point one of the most widely read works of literature in Europe, and also controvesial due to its sensual themes. 45 inches long by 35.5 inches wide with four loops for hanging.
- Production Dates: 1985
- Sale Price: $105.00
- Sale Date: Sep 2020
- Name: Thomas Jefferson
- Series: The 1973 Official Bicentennial Commemoriative Plate
- Type: Sterling Silver Plate
- Description: Sterling Silver 8 Plate with 24k Gold Electroplate. Number 1 in the series shows Jefferson Drafting the Declaration of Independence.
- Production Dates: 1973
- Sale Price: $98.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: The Princess Diana Tiara Ring
- Series: Stuart Devlin
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: A ring in the form of a tiara which completely encircles the finger. Crafted of 14k yellow gold, with four cultured pearls and three diamonds. 3.7 grams. Size 9.5
- Production Dates: 1985
- Sale Price: $600.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Floral Brooch
- Series: Givenchy Limited Edition
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: 14k gold. Mabe pearl and a floral spray with five round faceted rubies as the centers of the flowers. The pearl has a partial halo of eight round full cut diamonds. Marked FM 14K 86 Givenchy.
- Production Dates: 1986
- Sale Price: $650.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: Horus Falcon Sky God Brooch
- Series: Jewels of Tutankhamun Pin Collection
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: 24kt gold plated, hand painted with enamel and set with Carnelian gems. 2 1/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches.
- Sale Price: $45.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: Mask of Tut
- Series: Jewels of Tutankhamun Pin Collection
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: 24kt gold plated, handpainted with enamel and set with Carnelian gems. 2 1/4 inches x 1 1/2 inches.
- Sale Price: $45.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: Cleopatra Bracelet Watch
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: 22k gold on sterling silver. Swiss Movement. Blue lapis cabochon stones on each end of the watches face. The band is 8 1/4 inches long x 1 1/8 inche wide.
- Production Dates: 1988
- Sale Price: $32.00
- Sale Date: Jun 2020
- Name: Diamond and Emerald Watch
- Series: House of Coppini
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: 14k gold. Ladies watch with rose designs. Emeralds, diamonds, satin cord and metal clasp.
- Production Dates: 1989
- Sale Price: $350.00
- Sale Date: Nov 2021
- Name: Celtic Cross Watch
- Series: The Power Of The Emerald Isle
- Type: Jewelry
- Description: Sterling silver with 24 karat gold enhancements and a genuine emerald. 9 inch leather band.
- Sale Price: $100.00
- Sale Date: Sep 2020
These values for Franklin Mint collectibles are based on prices realized in actual recent retail transactions. Unless otherwise noted, the items are in a condition that is acceptable to most collectors - near mint-state, clean, and free of damage. Particularly pristine items are worth more, especially those with intact original packaging, the original certificate of authenticity, and other documentation. Items with excessive wear from careless handling and storage, damage, or repairs will be worth considerably less than the values listed here.
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