Signed decorator plate by Thornton Utz. The subject is a little boy stooping down feeding little chicks. Two of the chicks are having a tug of way over a piece of string. The back of the plate reads "Feeding Time" Third issue in the Carefree Days Plate Collection. From an original painting by American artist Thornton Utz. Plate Number: 4430A, Firing Date: 6.11.82, Firing Master: R.T. Fine China by Viletta, USA., and signed by Thornton UTz. The plate also comes with a Certificate of Authenticity signed: Affirmed, Richard Cook, President, The Viletta China Company. The plate measures 8 1/2 in. dia. and is in very good condition.