1989 VERA RUSSELL 22K Gold Trim Southwest Covered Dish Hand Painted Blue Cactus Bloom Retired Signed

Like New, Old Store Stock. MINT Condition. Purchased in 1989 for my former store. 22 Karat gold trimmed Russell's Originals hand painted, hand-cast ceramics covered dish. This is a work of art. Each of Vera's items are individually designed and painted using unique glazes that reflect the colors and textures of the Southwest. Enclosed card says, “The gold is real, 22 Karat gold which has been fired on and cannot be washed or scraped off.” Design is a large cactus flower in bloom on the lid. Height - 2 1/2 in Width - 6 in Diameter (opening) - 4 1/4 in Free of cracks, scratches, chips, and stains, and a very nice piece for any collector. Would look very nice on a shelf or on a table. All Photographs are Original and are not stock photos.Russell's Originals are "A Painting in Clay". Bright rich colors are used, peach, brown, sand for the back ground and green for Cactus. Two different texture used on lid. A smooth glaze finish rose color large cactus blossom's and rough finish for the r