Sebastian Miniature Collectors Society Member Plaque 1981 SML #381b

Sebastian Miniature Collectors Society Charter Member Plaque 1981. Perfect condition. SML #381b Base is 4" wide. 2" deep. Plaque is 4 7/8" tall. The Sebastian Miniatures collectors society was formed in January 1980. As part of a new member's package, every charter member who joined before December 31, 1980, received a Charter member plaque with Baston's profile and the words "Sebastian Miniature Colelctors Society: Charter Member - 1980". Beginning in 1981, every new member received a plaque inscribed with the year they joined the society. Sebastian Miniatures are a series of small castable ceramic (chalkware) sculptures or figurines first produced by Prescott W Baston Sr. in 1938 until his death in 1984. Each miniature produced is hand painted with meticulous detail. No two look exactly alike.