antique early 1900s Palmer Cox Brownies plates

Circa early 1900s, three porcelain plates featuring Palmer Cox Brownies. These are in good condition for their age. Some surface wear, flea bites and production flaws. No serious wear or damage. Zoom in on photos if needed to assess condition. Plates measure about 7.25” diameter. No maker’s mark. Brownies are little fairy- or goblin-like creatures who appear at night and make mischief and do helpful tasks. As published by Palmer Cox, they were based on Scottish folktales. The Brownies was a series of publications by Canadian illustrator and author Palmer Cox, based on names and elements from English traditional mythology and Scottish stories told to Cox by his grandmother. The Brownies was published in magazines and books during the late 19th century and early 20th century. Illustrations with verse aimed at children. The Brownie characters became famous in their day, and were the first North American comic characters to be internationally merchandised.