This is a vintage John "Duke" Wayne ceramic decorative collector plate featuring a portrait of the actor surrounded by titles of his famous films. 

Plate Details

• Subject: A central illustration of John Wayne in a cowboy hat and red bandana, with a rope border listing movie titles like True Grit, Rio Bravo, and The Alamo.

• Markings: The top reads "John 'Duke' Wayne" and the bottom features "'American'" above a steer skull motif.

• Size: Approximately 10 to 10.5 inches in diameter

value

This particular vintage John Wayne "American" rope-rim movie title plate typically has a market value between $15 and $30 in excellent condition. 

Value Factors & Insights

• Market Demand: While John Wayne items remain popular with Western memorabilia enthusiasts, collector plates from this era were mass-produced, which keeps the general market value modest. 

• Condition is Key: To fetch the higher end of the value range, the plate must be completely free of chips, cracks, or fading in the central graphics