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Produced in England or continental Europe \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1880–1900\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plate reflects a period fascination with layered materials, textile-inspired ornament, and the reinterpretation of iconic ceramic patterns into purely decorative form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrolling paisley and fern-like foliage encircle the surface in warm iron-brown tones, accented with softened cobalt blue floral elements. Unlike ceramic transferware, the decoration here sits \u003cem\u003ebeneath glass\u003c\/em\u003e, creating depth, luminosity, and a subtle glow as light passes across the surface. The word \u003cstrong\u003e“Mason”\u003c\/strong\u003e appears at the center, embedded within the composition rather than stamped or marked, signaling its origin as a design reference rather than a utilitarian brand mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was never tableware. 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These sets were marketed toward growing suburban households and were widely sold through department stores and mail-order catalogs as practical, family-oriented tableware with a sense of historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition overall. The green transfer designs remain strong and legible with good glaze gloss. Light utensil wear and minor age-appropriate crazing are present on some pieces, consistent with ironstone of this era. 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No chips, cracks, or structural damage observed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3331\" data-end=\"3334\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3339\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003eThis plate rewards informed ownership. 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Each plate features a scalloped, fluted edge and a sweeping floral composition rendered in saturated yellows and autumnal browns—an exuberant, brush-driven style that defines the Blue Ridge aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike transferware, these pieces were painted entirely by hand, and the individuality shows: petals with soft gradient shading, expressive brown stems, and tiny flourishes of highlight that make each flower feel alive. The ivory ground carries subtle speckling and kiln-made irregularities—hallmarks of American Art Pottery during this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced together, the plates create a rhythmic, circular garland of color. They carry the spirit of Appalachian craftsmanship—cheerful, imperfect, deeply human—and make beautiful display pieces for a wall, hutch, or open shelving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Form \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics of Southern Potteries’ Blue Ridge line, c. \u003cstrong\u003e1938–1956\u003c\/strong\u003e, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-cut, scalloped rim with gentle fluting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLightly speckled ivory body typical of regional clays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreehand floral sprays in bright, optimistic colors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad petals, sweeping stems, and warm autumnal accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderglaze painting protected by a clear glaze finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe style blends \u003cstrong\u003eAppalachian folk-art expressiveness\u003c\/strong\u003e with the practical durability of mid-century American ceramic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-vitreous American clay body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-applied underglaze pigments in yellow, brown, and gold tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear glaze with soft gloss sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKiln-fired markings and natural mineral speckles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStamped “Blue Ridge \/ Hand Painted \/ Underglaze \/ Southern Potteries, Inc. \/ Made in U.S.A.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese materials give the plates their earthy warmth and handmade charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e→ Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlates molded and fluted using hand-assisted shaping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMotifs painted entirely by brush—no stencils, transfers, or decals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderglaze pigments applied in swift, confident strokes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear glaze applied over decoration and fired to fuse both layers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBackstamp added after the bisque and glaze firings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each floral spray was hand-composed, every piece in the Blue Ridge line is subtly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced between \u003cstrong\u003e1938 and 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e, these plates hail from the Blue Ridge factory in Erwin, Tennessee, where predominantly women artisans painted each piece freehand. Southern Potteries became known nationally during this era for its bright, joyful designs—an antidote to the austerity of the Depression and wartime years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe backstamp on these plates corresponds to their mid-century period of peak production, when Blue Ridge dinnerware became a staple in Appalachian homes and a beloved collectible across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautiful vintage condition, with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrong, unfaded hand-painted florals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean glaze with light utensil wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo cracks or structural damage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScalloped edges intact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical Blue Ridge kiln speckles and glaze irregularities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-preserved examples of America’s most iconic hand-painted dinnerware line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair of Blue Ridge Hand-Painted Floral Plates\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c. \u003cstrong\u003e1938–1956\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southern Potteries, Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-vitreous porcelain, underglaze pigments, clear glaze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Erwin, Tennessee, U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Appalachian Folk Art \/ Mid-Century American \/ Country Cottage\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent vintage with minor age-appropriate wear\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wall display, shelf styling, table setting, cottage-style vignette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy They Belong in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plates carry the charm of true American folk craftsmanship—made by hand, painted by human touch, and full of personality. 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The chip at the rim, the intricate web of age lines, the gentle discoloration: these are the marks of use, survival, and daily life over more than 130 years. 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The back bears the crowned \u003cstrong\u003eBPT Bavaria\u003c\/strong\u003e shield mark, confirming its origin as German porcelain produced for export during the early decades of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraceful, feminine, and quietly expressive, this plate displays beautifully on a stand, bringing a sense of Old World elegance into contemporary interiors without feeling overly ornate or antiquated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic \u003cstrong\u003ec. 1920–1935 Bavarian porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ A softly scalloped rim with restrained embossed detailing\u003cbr\u003e→ Pastel airbrushed ground in pale blue and ivory\u003cbr\u003e→ Romantic floral sprays in soft pinks and greens with minimal gilt accents\u003cbr\u003e→ A shallow well that gently frames the central bouquet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design reflects the \u003cstrong\u003epost-Victorian shift in European decorative arts\u003c\/strong\u003e, where ornament became lighter, more fluid, and less formal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Fine Bavarian porcelain body\u003cbr\u003e→ Transfer-printed floral decoration with hand-painted refinements\u003cbr\u003e→ Early pneumatic airbrushed coloration\u003cbr\u003e→ Clear overglaze with a soft, satin-like sheen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain from Bavaria during this period was prized for its thinness, clarity, and luminous white body, qualities that remain evident here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Transfer-printed florals enhanced by hand-applied detailing\u003cbr\u003e→ Early airbrushing used to create tonal softness and depth\u003cbr\u003e→ Underglaze red crowned \u003cstrong\u003eBPT Bavaria\u003c\/strong\u003e factory mark\u003cbr\u003e→ Multiple firings for surface clarity, durability, and luminosity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis blend of industrial production and hand finishing is characteristic of \u003cstrong\u003eGerman export porcelain from the interwar years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1920–1935\u003c\/strong\u003e, this plate originates from Bavaria, a region that remained a center of fine porcelain production following World War I. During the interwar period, German manufacturers continued exporting decorative wares to American and European markets, adapting traditional floral motifs to suit evolving tastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than the dense realism and heavy ornamentation of the late Victorian era, porcelain from this period favored lighter palettes, softer compositions, and an emphasis on atmosphere. Decorative objects were still meant to be beautiful, but they were increasingly designed to live comfortably within modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate reflects that transitional moment, carrying echoes of earlier European romanticism while quietly stepping toward modern domestic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWell-preserved early 20th-century condition, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Clean surface with soft, even coloration\u003cbr\u003e→ Light, age-appropriate wear to rim and glaze\u003cbr\u003e→ No major cracks observed in photographs\u003cbr\u003e→ Minor surface speckling consistent with period firing\u003cbr\u003e→ Backstamp remains crisp and legible\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplays beautifully as a decorative accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Item: Bavarian Floral Porcelain Plate (BPT Bavaria)\u003cbr\u003e→ Date: c. 1920–1935\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: Bavaria, Germany\u003cbr\u003e→ Materials: Fine porcelain with transfer and hand-painted decoration\u003cbr\u003e→ Style: Interwar European Romantic \/ Post-Victorian Decorative\u003cbr\u003e→ Condition: Antique, well preserved with light age wear\u003cbr\u003e→ Use: Display on stand, shelf styling, or wall arrangement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate belongs in your home because it offers \u003cstrong\u003equiet elegance without spectacle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its beauty is not loud or declarative. It reveals itself slowly, in the softness of the florals, the subtle movement of the scalloped rim, and the way light settles across the pale blue ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike heavily ornamented Victorian porcelain, this piece carries the restraint of the interwar period, making it remarkably versatile. It works as easily in a contemporary interior as it does in a traditional one. Placed on a shelf, a console, or within a curated wall arrangement, it adds atmosphere rather than competing for attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an object that bridges eras. It pairs naturally with wood, brass, linen, stone, and books. It softens hard architectural lines and brings warmth to modern spaces without feeling decorative for decoration’s sake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt also belongs in your home because it carries \u003cstrong\u003ereal European provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced in Bavaria during the early 20th century, it reflects a moment when craftsmanship still mattered, even in objects made for everyday domestic life. It is not hobby-painted, not modern reproduction, and not anonymous décor. It is a genuine historical object, shaped by its time and preserved into ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA piece chosen not to impress, but to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42735997583465,"sku":null,"price":46.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/bpt_bavaria_floral_porcelain_plate_c._19201935_scalloped_german_export_ware765547597015334521065914473.jpg?v=1773813463"},{"product_id":"mid-century-american-transferware-tea-set-trio-c-1945-1955","title":"Mid-Century American Black Transferware Plate \u0026 Saucer Set | 1940s–50s USA Ironstone (3 Piece)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:13e47874-113a-4375-bc75-bc48e794ebbc-10\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-22\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0c3d9cb0-9fae-4aa7-aa42-f82178b39a01\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"160\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eA curated \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"241\"\u003ethree-piece American black transferware grouping (c. 1940s–1950s)\u003c\/strong\u003e, consisting of two small plates and a matching saucer or shallow bowl, unified by a classic black floral border printed against a warm ivory ground. Produced in the United States during the mid-20th century, these pieces reflect a period when everyday tableware balanced utility with quiet decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThe design is graphic and restrained. Floral motifs circle the rim in repeating symmetry, framing the negative space at the center and allowing the pieces to feel both decorative and functional. Used together, the set reads as a cohesive composition rather than a formal service: intimate, adaptable, and visually grounded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003eDisplayed as a group, the pieces feel deliberate and styled. Separated, they lose their dialogue. Together, they create a small domestic vignette that feels lived-in rather than staged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1057\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1104\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1148\"\u003eMid-century American tableware defined by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003e→ Two small plates with shallow wells and gently sloped rims\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e→ One coordinating saucer or shallow bowl in the same transfer pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003e→ Black floral transfer border with repeated botanical motifs\u003cbr data-start=\"1347\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e→ Clean central field that emphasizes contrast and form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1526\"\u003eThe aesthetic is practical yet graphic, a hallmark of American ironstone produced during and just after World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1541\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e→ American ironstone \/ semi-porcelain body\u003cbr data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003e→ Black transfer-printed decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e→ Glossy clear glaze\u003cbr data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003e→ Durable, slightly heavier construction than European porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003eThis type of ware was designed for daily use, valued for strength, clarity of pattern, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1988\"\u003e→ Transfer-printed floral decoration applied before glazing\u003cbr data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1897\"\u003e→ Fired for durability and pattern permanence\u003cbr data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e→ Impressed \u003cstrong data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/strong\u003e mark on the underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003eThe absence of a factory name is typical of mass-market American production from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2088\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2090\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2406\"\u003eProduced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2124\" data-end=\"2145\"\u003ecirca 1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, this grouping reflects a moment when American manufacturers filled domestic demand with locally made tableware. European imports were limited during the war years, and U.S. factories stepped in with designs that were familiar, reliable, and visually balanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2408\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003eBlack transferware experienced a quiet resurgence during this period, offering contrast and pattern without excess ornamentation. These pieces were made to be used, stacked, washed, and returned to the table day after day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eToday, they serve a different role. No longer everyday necessities, they function as decorative objects that carry the visual language of mid-century American domestic life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2890\"\u003eConsistent vintage condition across all three pieces, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3097\"\u003e→ Clean surfaces with clear, legible transfer patterns\u003cbr data-start=\"2946\" data-end=\"2949\"\u003e→ Light age-appropriate wear to glaze and rims\u003cbr data-start=\"2995\" data-end=\"2998\"\u003e→ No major cracks observed in photographs\u003cbr data-start=\"3039\" data-end=\"3042\"\u003e→ Minor surface marks consistent with mid-century use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3154\"\u003eThe set presents cohesively and displays well together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3156\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3161\" data-end=\"3179\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3181\" data-end=\"3530\"\u003e→ Items: Two small plates and one matching saucer \/ shallow bowl\u003cbr data-start=\"3245\" data-end=\"3248\"\u003e→ Date: c. 1940s–1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3273\"\u003e→ Origin: United States\u003cbr data-start=\"3296\" data-end=\"3299\"\u003e→ Materials: Ironstone \/ semi-porcelain with black transfer decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"3369\" data-end=\"3372\"\u003e→ Style: Mid-Century American Transferware\u003cbr data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3417\"\u003e→ Condition: Vintage, well preserved with light wear\u003cbr data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3472\"\u003e→ Use: Display grouping, shelf styling, or light service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3532\" data-end=\"3535\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3537\" data-end=\"3567\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3569\" data-end=\"3789\"\u003eThis set belongs in your home because it offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"3617\" data-end=\"3648\"\u003estructure without formality\u003c\/strong\u003e. The repetition of pattern across three forms creates rhythm, while the variation in shape keeps the grouping from feeling rigid or matched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3791\" data-end=\"4078\"\u003ePlaced on a shelf, a sideboard, or within an open kitchen vignette, the pieces add contrast and graphic interest without overwhelming the space. Black transferware pairs naturally with wood, stone, linen, and metal, making it easy to integrate into both traditional and modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4080\" data-end=\"4353\"\u003eMore than anything, this grouping carries the quiet honesty of American domestic design. These were objects made to be used, not admired from a distance. Today, they bring that same grounded presence into the home, offering history that feels familiar rather than precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4412\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA small, composed set. Functional, graphic, and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42745220857961,"sku":null,"price":54.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/mid-century_american_black_transferware_plate_saucer_set_1940s50s_usa_ironstone_3_piece765957298596134521067126889.jpg?v=1773813594"},{"product_id":"late-18th-early-19th-century-chinese-export-porcelain-scholar-s-landscape-bowl-set-of-3","title":"Set of Three Antique Japanese Blue And White Export Porcelain Bowls Late Meiji Period (c. 1885–1895)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"4e489e14-64f1-4e8f-b4ed-61a570c555a1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"4e489e14-64f1-4e8f-b4ed-61a570c555a1\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2-instant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"266\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"376\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"281\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eSet of Three Japanese Blue \u0026amp; White Export Porcelain Bowls, Late Meiji Period (c. 1885–1895)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eA cohesive set of three late 19th-century Japanese export porcelain bowls, hand-decorated in underglaze blue with pine trees, scholar’s rocks, and classical-style calligraphy. Each bowl features a softly scalloped rim finished with a cobalt edge wash, a form favored by Japanese kilns producing for Western markets during the late Meiji period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"724\" data-end=\"1044\"\u003eAt first glance, the imagery reads as Chinese. That is intentional. During this era, Japanese workshops expertly adapted traditional Chinese literati aesthetics to meet Western demand for objects that conveyed scholarship, restraint, and cultural refinement. These bowls are a precise and elegant example of that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1046\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1377\"\u003eThe porcelain body is thin, luminous, and finely fired, consistent with Japanese kaolin and Meiji-period kiln practices. Decoration is applied in underglaze cobalt, with confident line work forming stylized pine branches, rocky landscapes, and poetic inscriptions arranged within the bowl interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eThe scalloped rim with cobalt wash is a hallmark of Japanese export design and was rarely used in Chinese domestic porcelain of the same period. Interiors are fully decorated, while the exteriors remain largely plain, reinforcing their intended use as Western tableware rather than ceremonial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eEach bowl is finished with a small pictorial mark on the base depicting a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1782\"\u003escroll and folding fan\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1820\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Marking Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"2163\"\u003eThe scroll-and-fan emblem seen on the base of each bowl is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003edecorative rather than identificatory\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is not a kiln mark, reign mark, or factory signature. Instead, it belongs to a category of symbolic imagery used on Japanese export porcelain in the late 19th century to evoke scholarship, poetry, and literati culture for Western buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eImportantly, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2303\"\u003eno known Chinese kiln or imperial porcelain tradition used pictographic symbols such as fans or scrolls as official marks\u003c\/strong\u003e. Chinese porcelain marks of the Qing dynasty are character-based and follow established textual formats. The presence of a symbolic emblem rather than written characters strongly supports Japanese export origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eEqually significant is what the bowls \u003cem data-start=\"2555\" data-end=\"2563\"\u003edo not\u003c\/em\u003e bear: there is no “Japan,” “Nippon,” or “Made in Japan” mark. This absence is historically meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"3095\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2703\"\u003eMcKinley Tariff Act of 1890\u003c\/strong\u003e required imported goods entering the United States to display their country of origin in English. However, enforcement was inconsistent in the early years following its passage. Japanese export porcelain produced \u003cstrong data-start=\"2917\" data-end=\"2936\"\u003ecirca 1885–1891\u003c\/strong\u003e often entered Western markets without country-of-origin marks, continuing earlier decorative marking traditions until customs enforcement became standardized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3116\"\u003eThe combination of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3117\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3119\" data-end=\"3152\"\u003ea decorative symbolic base mark\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3155\" data-end=\"3190\"\u003eabsence of country-of-origin text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3191\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3193\" data-end=\"3230\"\u003eexport-specific form and decoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3232\" data-end=\"3336\"\u003eplaces these bowls confidently in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3270\" data-end=\"3314\"\u003elate Meiji pre-tariff enforcement window\u003c\/strong\u003e, circa \u003cstrong data-start=\"3322\" data-end=\"3335\"\u003e1885–1895\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3338\" data-end=\"3341\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3343\" data-end=\"3357\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3358\" data-end=\"3591\"\u003eVery good antique condition. No cracks or repairs observed. Light surface wear and minor glaze variations are present, consistent with age and hand decoration. All three bowls remain structurally sound and visually cohesive as a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3593\" data-end=\"3596\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3598\" data-end=\"3632\"\u003eWhy This Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3633\" data-end=\"3815\"\u003eThese bowls represent a moment when Japan was consciously translating centuries of East Asian artistic tradition for a global audience, doing so with precision rather than imitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3817\" data-end=\"4094\"\u003eThey function beautifully as a styled trio on open shelving, in a cabinet, or layered into a collected table setting. Beyond their visual appeal, they reward informed ownership. The mark, the form, and the absence of tariff labeling all speak quietly to their place in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4096\" data-end=\"4232\"\u003eThey are not rare in isolation, but as a matched set with intact symbolism and clear historical context, they are increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4234\" data-end=\"4330\"\u003eThese are objects for someone who values \u003cstrong data-start=\"4275\" data-end=\"4311\"\u003econtext, accuracy, and restraint\u003c\/strong\u003e as much as beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4332\" data-end=\"4335\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4337\" data-end=\"4357\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4358\" data-end=\"4375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4360\" data-end=\"4375\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4376\" data-end=\"4398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4378\" data-end=\"4398\"\u003ePeriod: Late Meiji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4399\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4401\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eDate: c. 1885–1895\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4445\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4424\" data-end=\"4445\"\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4446\" data-end=\"4477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4477\"\u003eDecoration: Underglaze blue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4478\" data-end=\"4527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4527\"\u003eMark: Decorative scroll-and-fan export symbol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4528\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4530\" data-end=\"4554\"\u003eQuantity: Set of three\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4555\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4557\" data-end=\"4584\"\u003eSold as: One complete set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4586\" data-end=\"4611\"\u003eIf you want, next we can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4816\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4612\" data-end=\"4657\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4614\" data-end=\"4657\"\u003ePrice this precisely for your market tier\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4658\" data-end=\"4702\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4660\" data-end=\"4702\"\u003eWrite the SEO title and meta description\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4703\" data-end=\"4816\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4705\" data-end=\"4816\"\u003eAdjust language slightly depending on whether this sits under \u003cstrong data-start=\"4767\" data-end=\"4788\"\u003eAntique Tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"4792\" data-end=\"4814\"\u003eDecorative Objects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4818\" data-end=\"4883\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis piece now reads as \u003cstrong data-start=\"4842\" data-end=\"4882\"\u003econfident, correct, and worth owning\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42746649444457,"sku":null,"price":150.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/set_of_three_antique_japanese_blue_and_white_export_porcelain_bowls_late_meiji_period_c._18851895766012604426534521890947177.jpg?v=1774245341"},{"product_id":"antique-floral-pitcher-wash-basin-set-ford-china-co-ford-city-pa-revere-china-co-east-liverpool-oh-c-1900-1930","title":"Antique Floral Pitcher \u0026 Wash Basin Set — Ford China Co. (Ford City, PA) \u0026 Revere China Co. (East Liverpool, OH), c.1900–1930","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA luminous example of early 20th-century American domestic ceramics, this \u003cstrong\u003epitcher and wash basin set\u003c\/strong\u003e unites the craftsmanship of two distinguished regional potteries: \u003cstrong\u003eFord China Company of Ford City, Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eRevere China Company of East Liverpool, Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epitcher\u003c\/strong\u003e, with its high-shouldered body, undulating rim, and sculpted acanthus handle, carries a \u003cstrong\u003esoft glaze of winter white\u003c\/strong\u003e accented by a \u003cstrong\u003edelicate pink-and-blue floral transfer\u003c\/strong\u003e — a motif common in the transitional years between Victorian ornamentation and emerging Art Nouveau simplicity. Its companion \u003cstrong\u003ebasin\u003c\/strong\u003e reflects a similar hand, rendered in fine semi-vitreous china with lilac chrysanthemum sprays and a subtle crackled patina earned over a century of quiet endurance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, they evoke a time when beauty was ritualized in the everyday — when a morning’s ablution or the pouring of water carried the grace of handcrafted design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-vitreous glazed whiteware, hand-decorated transfer florals\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003ePitcher Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford China Company, Ford City, Pennsylvania (mark impressed under glaze)\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eBasin Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revere China Company, East Liverpool, Ohio (faint underglaze mark)\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003ePalette:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory ground with floral accents in rose, violet, and sage green\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss glaze with natural age crazing\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transitional Victorian \/ Early American Domestic Revival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set’s form and finish typify what ceramic historian \u003cstrong\u003eH. Ries (1909)\u003c\/strong\u003e called “the new domestic classicism of the American pottery trade” — an aesthetic marrying utility with quiet refinement. Each curve and decal bears the hand of a trained potter and decorator, artisans whose work bridged the industrial and the intimate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003eturn of the 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, American ceramics entered a golden age. Towns like \u003cstrong\u003eFord City, Pennsylvania\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eEast Liverpool, Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e, became centers of domestic porcelain production — their factories producing durable, affordable alternatives to English and Continental imports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFord China Company (ca. 1900–1930s)\u003c\/strong\u003e was among the regional firms that flourished in this landscape. Based in a company town founded by the Pittsburgh Plate Glass enterprise, Ford China produced semi-vitreous tableware and decorative household pieces marked by ornate relief and decal work. As industrial historian \u003cstrong\u003eS.M. Vincent (2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e notes, these small Pennsylvania potteries “established localized identities in the ceramic arts, emphasizing durability and artistry within domestic production.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, \u003cstrong\u003eRevere China Company\u003c\/strong\u003e of East Liverpool stood at the heart of what was then known as \u003cem\u003e“The Pottery Capital of the World.”\u003c\/em\u003e Their semi-vitreous whitewares were functional yet refined — often found in washstands, hotels, and fine American homes. As \u003cstrong\u003eMyers (1977)\u003c\/strong\u003e documented, such regional producers “formed the backbone of America’s ceramic heritage, balancing artistry with mass appeal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pairing of Ford and Revere pieces, as seen here, is emblematic of the period’s domestic assemblage: curated, matched by tone rather than maker, united by harmony of design and purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Excellent antique condition\u003cbr\u003e→ Stable glaze with natural crazing throughout\u003cbr\u003e→ No structural repairs; minor edge wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e→ Pitcher interior clean and intact\u003cbr\u003e→ Basin with light surface toning and faint coloration to interior decal\u003cbr\u003e→ Displays beautifully as a functional antique or decorative centerpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: \u003cstrong\u003esuperb presentation with authentic historical patina\u003c\/strong\u003e — ready for display or collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ford China Co. (PA) \u0026amp; Revere China Co. (OH)\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1900–1930\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Semi-vitreous whiteware ceramic\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pitcher approx. 12 in. height; Basin approx. 16 in. diameter\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Private American collection\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent antique with period-appropriate glaze crazing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is a tangible link to an era when \u003cstrong\u003eform and function shared equal grace\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its gently timeworn surface carries the intimacy of a household object crafted before the age of automation — when each floral decal was pressed by hand, and each glaze fired in small-batch kilns along the Allegheny and Ohio River valleys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlaced on a sideboard, vanity, or console, it becomes both artifact and artwork — a quiet testament to \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican craftsmanship, regional history, and enduring beauty\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its restrained color palette and softly luminous glaze integrate seamlessly into modern, rustic, or neoclassical interiors, offering a note of domestic poetry from another century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScholar Citations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent, S. M. (2016). \u003cem\u003eAn Ancient Industry in a Modern Age: The Growth and Struggles of the American Pottery Industry, 1870–2015.\u003c\/em\u003e Kent State University.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVincent, S. (2018). “A Bull in Our China Shop: Japanese Imports and the American Pottery Industry.” \u003cem\u003eEnterprise \u0026amp; Society.\u003c\/em\u003e Cambridge University Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRies, H., \u0026amp; Leighton, H. (1909). \u003cem\u003eHistory of the Clay-Working Industry in the United States.\u003c\/em\u003e U.S. Geological Survey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMyers, S. H. (1977). “A Survey of Traditional Pottery Manufacture in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States.” \u003cem\u003eNortheast Historical Archaeology, 6\u003c\/em\u003e(1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarber, E. A. 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Signed simply “Lois,” this work reflects the personal elegance of turn-of-the-century china painting — a decorative art form practiced predominantly by women between 1900 and 1940, often using fine European porcelain blanks as their canvas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate’s composition is modest but tender: two full blossoms face forward in perfect symmetry, flanked by soft green foliage, with a third flower opening below. Painted in translucent strokes, the petals seem to glow from within, their edges dissolving into the glazed porcelain surface. The palette — pale rose, sage green, and ivory — is quiet and nostalgic, evoking bridal bouquets, pressed flowers, and the gentle romance of a vanished domestic aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough unsigned by a factory, the back bears a handwritten mark: simply “Lois,” a first name that once belonged to an amateur or regional china painter, likely affiliated with an early 20th-century art guild or women’s club. Such artists were often trained in watercolor and oil but chose porcelain as their primary medium — a fragile, luminous surface uniquely suited to floral subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday, the plate survives as both a decorative object and a historical artifact: a preserved act of private creativity, executed with grace and care, now rediscovered and ready to be cherished again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e→ Form \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic early 20th-century floral china painting featuring:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree hand-painted rose blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e in soft pink and pastel green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComposition in the style of \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican decorative arts ca. 1900–1940\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoose yet disciplined brushwork\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of watercolor techniques adapted to porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSigned \u003cstrong\u003e“Lois”\u003c\/strong\u003e in lower right and verso — a common practice among hobbyist china painters of the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard circular plate form with mild rim curve; likely used as wall or cabinet decor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece sits within the artistic tradition of \u003cstrong\u003estudio china painting\u003c\/strong\u003e, a popular decorative art practiced especially by women in the Edwardian era and into the interwar years. 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Produced in the Dresden region and marked \u003cstrong\u003e“Dresden China”\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece dates to the \u003cstrong\u003ecirca 1900–1920\u003c\/strong\u003e period, when German porcelain workshops supplied finely decorated wares for the European and American decorative market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not mass-produced modern china. The plate was made as a \u003cstrong\u003ecabinet or display piece\u003c\/strong\u003e, intended for visual presentation rather than daily service. The roses are hand-painted, with visible brush variation and tonal depth that distinguish them from later transferware. The overall composition is restrained and balanced, designed to read as elegant rather than ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is gently contoured, with a scalloped rim that softens the silhouette and frames the central floral decoration. The pale ground and delicate edge coloration reflect the light, allowing the hand-painted roses to remain the focal point without visual clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePorcelain Body\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Date: c. 1900–1920\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: Germany (Dresden region)\u003cbr\u003e→ Material: Glazed porcelain\u003cbr\u003e→ Form: Scalloped cabinet \/ decorative plate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe porcelain is thin but stable, with a smooth, even glaze and a clearly defined foot ring. 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The decoration sits beneath the glaze, protected yet visually crisp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Green wreath mark reading “Dresden China”\u003cbr\u003e→ Period-appropriate export stamp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mark was used by multiple decorating workshops in the Dresden region and indicates authentic pre-war German porcelain intended for export markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ No cracks or structural damage observed\u003cbr\u003e→ No chips to rim or foot\u003cbr\u003e→ Minor surface wear and age speckling consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e→ Decoration intact and well-preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate has not been over-cleaned or restored. 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The floral rim was molded rather than painted, giving the piece depth and durability while maintaining an understated elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike porcelain, this material was chosen for approachability and everyday practicality, aligning with post-war American lifestyles and the growing preference for casual dining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMetlox Potteries was a cornerstone of California ceramics, producing dinnerware that balanced modern design with broad accessibility. The Poppytrail line became especially popular for its soft forms and natural motifs, resonating with a generation embracing optimism and domestic comfort after economic hardship and war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate represents that cultural shift. It is not European, not aristocratic, and not precious by design. 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Manufacturers like Homer Laughlin capitalized on the popularity of 19th-century American prints, translating familiar images into functional household objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eThese pieces were not meant as historical artifacts, but as \u003cstrong data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2560\"\u003eheritage-inspired tableware\u003c\/strong\u003e—objects that connected everyday life with a shared national memory. Today, they are collected for exactly that reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2684\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2896\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. The red transfer remains strong and legible, with good glaze gloss throughout. Light surface wear consistent with age and normal use. 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The decoration feels intentional rather than ornamental, designed to age gracefully rather than impress loudly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003eOn the underside, the plate bears an original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003ePrussian export maker’s mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a stylized maritime motif commonly used by European factories producing porcelain for overseas trade in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1334\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e→ Porcelain body with warm ivory glaze\u003cbr data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e→ Scalloped edge with beaded rim detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003e→ Floral rose transfer decoration in muted pastel tones\u003cbr data-start=\"1475\" data-end=\"1478\"\u003e→ Shallow dessert \/ side plate form\u003cbr data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1516\"\u003e→ Original Prussian export maker’s mark on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e→ Prussian \/ German export porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1637\"\u003e→ Circa 1930s–1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e→ Early 20th-Century European Traditional\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1712\" data-end=\"1725\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1893\"\u003eThe plate is in very good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1771\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e→ Light surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1817\"\u003e→ No visible cracks or repairs\u003cbr data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003e→ Glaze remains glossy and well-preserved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1895\" data-end=\"1982\"\u003eMinor imperfections are consistent with age and contribute to the piece’s authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eObjects like this are about continuity rather than display. 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Made for export during the interwar and early post-war period, it reflects the refined yet approachable aesthetic that defined Limoges tableware intended for everyday elegance rather than formal service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThe plate features a softly scalloped rim with a delicate gold accent, framing an ivory ground decorated with romantic pink rose transfers and subtle botanical flourishes in lavender and green. The composition is balanced and restrained, allowing the decoration to feel graceful rather than ornate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eOn the underside, the plate bears a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eLimoges export maker’s mark\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with a pattern number, confirming European manufacture and period authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eThis is a piece designed to feel light, decorative, and timeless—equally suited for display or gentle use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1529\"\u003e→ French porcelain body\u003cbr data-start=\"1335\" data-end=\"1338\"\u003e→ Soft ivory glaze with high gloss finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1382\"\u003e→ Scalloped rim with fine gold detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1422\" data-end=\"1425\"\u003e→ Pink rose floral transfer decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e→ Limoges export maker’s mark and pattern number on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1531\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1557\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e→ Limoges, France\u003cbr data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003e→ Circa 1930s–1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1599\"\u003e→ Early 20th-Century French export porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1652\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1854\"\u003eThe plate is in very good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e→ Light surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e→ No visible cracks or repairs\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e→ Gilt remains largely intact with minor softening from use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1932\"\u003eAny subtle wear is consistent with age and adds to the piece’s authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1939\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1942\" data-end=\"1973\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"2252\"\u003eThis plate works beautifully as a decorative accent—styled on open shelving, layered into a wall display, or used as a jewelry or vanity tray. Its palette is soft and romantic without being overly sweet, making it adaptable across traditional, cottage, and collected interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eIt is a quiet piece of French craftsmanship meant to be enjoyed rather than preserved behind glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2383\" data-end=\"2516\"\u003e→ Porcelain dessert \/ side plate\u003cbr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e→ Scalloped edge with gilt accent\u003cbr data-start=\"2451\" data-end=\"2454\"\u003e→ Floral rose transfer decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"2487\" data-end=\"2490\"\u003e→ Vintage, one of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42813812736105,"sku":null,"price":41.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_9061.jpg?v=1768300426"},{"product_id":"vintage-royal-china-porcelain-dessert-plate-with-gilt-tulip-border-c-1940s-1950s","title":"Vintage Royal China Porcelain Dessert Plate with Gilt Tulip Border, c. 1940s–1950s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eThis vintage porcelain dessert plate was produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"439\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRoyal China\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a respected American ceramics manufacturer active throughout the mid-20th century. Dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"553\"\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plate reflects the period’s preference for restrained decoration, soft botanical motifs, and subtle luxury intended for everyday use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eThe design centers on a delicate trio of pink tulips, framed by a repeating tulip-and-scroll border accented in \u003cstrong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"823\"\u003e22-karat gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. The ivory porcelain body provides a clean, luminous ground, allowing the decoration to remain crisp without feeling ornate. The composition is balanced and symmetrical, lending the plate a composed, timeless presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1044\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eThe underside bears the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1077\" data-end=\"1127\"\u003eRoyal China E Warranted 22 KT Gold Enchantment\u003c\/strong\u003e mark, confirming manufacturer, pattern line, and period production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1230\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1232\" data-end=\"1440\"\u003e→ American porcelain by Royal China\u003cbr data-start=\"1267\" data-end=\"1270\"\u003e→ Soft ivory glaze with smooth finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e→ Gilt tulip border with 22-karat gold accents\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e→ Central floral tulip motif\u003cbr data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003e→ Original Royal China maker’s mark on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e→ United States\u003cbr data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1486\"\u003e→ Circa 1940s–1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1508\"\u003e→ Mid-Century American tableware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003eThe plate is in very good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003e→ Light surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003e→ No visible cracks or repairs\u003cbr data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003e→ Gilt remains intact with gentle softening from use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003eAny minor wear is appropriate to age and does not detract from display or function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1831\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2183\"\u003eThis is the kind of plate that layers effortlessly into a collected interior. It works equally well displayed on open shelving, incorporated into a wall arrangement, or used occasionally at the table. The tulip motif adds warmth and familiarity, while the restrained gilt detail provides just enough refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2185\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eIt is decorative without being precious—an object meant to live comfortably in a home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2276\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2278\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2407\"\u003e→ Porcelain dessert \/ side plate\u003cbr data-start=\"2333\" data-end=\"2336\"\u003e→ Gilt-accented rim\u003cbr data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2358\"\u003e→ Floral tulip motif\u003cbr data-start=\"2378\" data-end=\"2381\"\u003e→ Vintage, one of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2409\" data-end=\"2412\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42813817028713,"sku":null,"price":29.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/8BF1AFD9-5090-4FF4-8D4F-35FA32F16445_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768300804"},{"product_id":"set-of-3-vintage-century-service-vitreous-china-plates-in-empire-green-c-1940s-1950s","title":"Set of 3 Vintage Century Service Vitreous China Plates in Empire Green, c. 1940s–1950s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eThis set of three vintage porcelain plates was produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"487\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eCentury Service\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a well-regarded American manufacturer known for durable yet decorative vitreous china made in \u003cstrong data-start=\"583\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eAlliance, Ohio\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"632\"\u003e1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, these plates reflect mid-century American tableware at its most practical and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003eEach plate features a soft ivory center decorated with a hand-applied pink floral motif, framed by a rich \u003cstrong data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eEmpire Green\u003c\/strong\u003e rim. The contrast between the clean center field and the saturated border is both graphic and restrained, giving the set a quietly modern presence despite its traditional floral subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1033\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eThe underside bears the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eCentury Service – Vitreous China – Alliance, Ohio – Empire Green\u003c\/strong\u003e maker’s mark, confirming manufacturer, glaze color, and period authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eDesigned for daily use but styled with intention, these plates balance durability with charm—a hallmark of quality mid-century American ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1365\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1368\" data-end=\"1393\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1610\"\u003e→ Vitreous china by Century Service\u003cbr data-start=\"1430\" data-end=\"1433\"\u003e→ Ivory ground with Empire Green rim\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003e→ Central pink floral decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1504\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003e→ Smooth glazed finish designed for durability\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e→ Original Century Service maker’s mark on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1612\" data-end=\"1615\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1636\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1638\" data-end=\"1731\"\u003e→ United States\u003cbr data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e→ Alliance, Ohio\u003cbr data-start=\"1672\" data-end=\"1675\"\u003e→ Circa 1940s–1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"1694\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e→ Mid-Century American tableware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1741\" data-end=\"1754\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eThe set is in very good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1798\" data-end=\"1801\"\u003e→ Light surface wear consistent with age and use\u003cbr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e→ No visible cracks or repairs\u003cbr data-start=\"1882\" data-end=\"1885\"\u003e→ Glaze remains glossy with minor utensil marks typical of the period\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1958\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eWear present is consistent with mid-century vitreous china and does not detract from display or functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2109\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2111\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eThis is a set meant to be used, not hidden away. Perfect for layering into an eclectic table setting, styling on open shelving, or repurposing as decorative trays, these plates bring color and history without fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eThe Empire Green rim adds depth and richness, making them especially versatile in both traditional and transitional interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2602\"\u003e→ Set of three plates\u003cbr data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2512\"\u003e→ Vitreous china\u003cbr data-start=\"2528\" data-end=\"2531\"\u003e→ Empire Green rim\u003cbr data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003e→ Floral center motif\u003cbr data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2576\"\u003e→ Vintage, American-made\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42815756861545,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/7BC84334-2D74-4C8C-9E97-C62CA2790BBD_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768301219"},{"product_id":"vintage-knowles-oven-proof-porcelain-dessert-plate-with-pink-rose-motif-c-1950s","title":"Vintage Knowles Oven-Proof Porcelain Dessert Plate with Pink Rose Motif, c. 1950s The Paden City Pottery Co.","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"349\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eThis vintage porcelain dessert plate was produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKnowles China Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, a major American ceramics manufacturer known for durable, everyday tableware designed for mid-century homes. Dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"579\"\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, the plate reflects the era’s emphasis on practicality paired with gentle decorative charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eThe design features a warm ivory porcelain body accented by a delicate pink rose motif with green foliage, applied sparingly to preserve a sense of openness and balance. The rim is clean and undecorated, allowing the floral elements to feel intentional rather than ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eOn the underside, the plate bears the original \u003cstrong data-start=\"998\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eKnowles oven-proof\u003c\/strong\u003e maker’s mark, confirming American manufacture and period production. These pieces were designed to withstand regular use, making them both decorative and functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1223\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e→ American porcelain by Knowles\u003cbr data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1257\"\u003e→ Oven-proof glazed ceramic body\u003cbr data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003e→ Soft ivory ground with pink rose decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e→ Minimalist rim profile\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e→ Original Knowles maker’s mark on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1439\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1441\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e→ United States\u003cbr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e→ Circa 1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003e→ Mid-Century American tableware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1534\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003eThe plate is in good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1573\" data-end=\"1576\"\u003e→ Light surface wear consistent with age and use\u003cbr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e→ No visible cracks or repairs\u003cbr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e→ Glaze remains intact with minor utensil marks typical of oven-proof ware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eWear is appropriate for age and use and does not detract from display or functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eThis is the kind of plate that fits effortlessly into a lived-in, collected space. It works well layered into open shelving, styled on a breakfast table, or repurposed as a decorative catchall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eIts appeal lies in its honesty—made to be used, designed to last, and decorated just enough to feel personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2179\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e→ Porcelain dessert \/ side plate\u003cbr data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2237\"\u003e→ Oven-proof construction\u003cbr data-start=\"2262\" data-end=\"2265\"\u003e→ Floral rose motif\u003cbr data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2287\"\u003e→ Vintage, American-made\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42815802474601,"sku":null,"price":24.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/4CB81553-A112-4E1D-BA34-207D95CC1CE6_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768358736"},{"product_id":"set-of-2-vintage-mikasa-potters-art-plates-by-ben-seibel-japan-c-1950s","title":"Set of 2 Vintage Mikasa “Potters Art” Plates by Ben Seibel, Japan, c. 1950s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"432\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eThis set of two vintage plates was produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"520\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMikasa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as part of the \u003cem data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"549\"\u003ePotters Art\u003c\/em\u003e line and designed by \u003cstrong data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"612\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eBen Seibel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most influential American industrial designers of the mid-20th century. Dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"720\"\u003e1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e, these plates reflect Seibel’s signature approach—balancing organic form, subtle texture, and everyday usability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"1174\"\u003eEach plate features a softly crackled ivory glaze framed by concentric ring detailing in a warm, muted brown tone. The surface texture is intentional and tactile, designed to age gracefully and develop character over time rather than remain pristine. The form is clean, grounded, and quietly modern—decorative without relying on ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eThe underside bears the original \u003cem data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eMikasa Potters Art\u003c\/em\u003e mark with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eBen Seibel attribution\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/em\u003e origin, and production code, confirming authenticity and period manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1507\"\u003eThese are not decorative novelties. They are functional design objects made during a moment when American modernism actively reshaped the domestic table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1512\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1514\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e→ Stoneware plates by Mikasa\u003cbr data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e→ \u003cem data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1590\"\u003ePotters Art\u003c\/em\u003e collection\u003cbr data-start=\"1601\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e→ Designed by Ben Seibel\u003cbr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e→ Crackle-glazed ivory surface\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003e→ Concentric brown rim detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1696\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e→ Made in Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e→ Original maker’s mark on underside\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1781\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1847\"\u003e→ Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e→ Circa 1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1809\"\u003e→ Mid-Century Modern American design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1854\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"2086\"\u003eThe set is in good vintage condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e→ Visible crackle glaze consistent with original finish\u003cbr data-start=\"1967\" data-end=\"1970\"\u003e→ Light surface wear and age spotting typical of mid-century stoneware\u003cbr data-start=\"2040\" data-end=\"2043\"\u003e→ No cracks or structural damage observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2088\" data-end=\"2179\"\u003eWear present is appropriate to age and contributes to the material character of the pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2189\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2505\"\u003eThis set appeals to collectors who understand that mid-century design wasn’t only about furniture—it was about reshaping daily rituals. These plates work beautifully layered into a modern table setting, displayed on open shelving, or used as sculptural objects in a curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2595\"\u003eThey bridge craft and industry, function and form—exactly where Ben Seibel’s work lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2600\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2602\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e→ Set of two plates\u003cbr data-start=\"2644\" data-end=\"2647\"\u003e→ Stoneware\u003cbr data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2661\"\u003e→ Crackle glaze finish\u003cbr data-start=\"2683\" data-end=\"2686\"\u003e→ Mid-century modern design\u003cbr data-start=\"2713\" data-end=\"2716\"\u003e→ Vintage, designer-attributed\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42815804997737,"sku":null,"price":102.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/2572490C-6E1C-457A-9BCA-427EA814F5F3_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768359080"},{"product_id":"antique-hand-painted-porcelain-dessert-plate-with-raised-enamel-flowers-c-1900-1920","title":"Antique Hand-Painted Porcelain Dessert Plate with Raised Enamel Flowers, c. 1900–1920","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"431\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"734\"\u003eThis antique porcelain dessert plate dates to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"483\" data-end=\"505\"\u003eearly 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, a period when decorative tableware balanced refinement with restrained artistry. The plate features a softly blended ground of pale ivory, blush, and celadon tones, creating a luminous surface that shifts subtly with the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"736\" data-end=\"1160\"\u003eHand-painted floral decoration anchors the composition: delicate blossoms rendered in soft pinks and whites, accented with \u003cstrong data-start=\"859\" data-end=\"886\"\u003eraised enamel detailing\u003c\/strong\u003e at the flower centers. These dimensional elements were applied individually, adding texture and depth uncommon in later mass-produced wares. Fine linear stems and foliage extend across the surface, framed by a circular ornamental band that gently defines the central field.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1416\"\u003eA thin gilt edge traces the rim, now softened by time, complementing the plate’s painterly quality rather than dominating it. The reverse bears a partially worn maker’s mark consistent with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1352\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eEuropean porcelain production for export\u003c\/strong\u003e in the early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eThis is a piece created to feel elegant at close range—intimate, tactile, and quietly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1520\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1785\"\u003e→ Porcelain body\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e→ Hand-painted floral decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"1603\" data-end=\"1606\"\u003e→ Raised enamel (paste) accents at flower centers\u003cbr data-start=\"1655\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003e→ Soft blended ground in ivory, blush, and celadon tones\u003cbr data-start=\"1714\" data-end=\"1717\"\u003e→ Gilt-edged rim\u003cbr data-start=\"1733\" data-end=\"1736\"\u003e→ Early 20th-century European export production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1811\"\u003eEra \u0026amp; Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003e→ Europe (export porcelain)\u003cbr data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1843\"\u003e→ Circa 1900–1920\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e→ Turn-of-the-century decorative tableware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"2162\"\u003eThe plate is in good antique condition.\u003cbr data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003e→ Light surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003e→ Softening of gilt along the rim\u003cbr data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2053\"\u003e→ Minor surface marks appropriate to over a century of handling\u003cbr data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2119\"\u003e→ No cracks or structural damage observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003eWear is expected and contributes to the plate’s character and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2280\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2282\" data-end=\"2620\"\u003eThis plate is best appreciated as a decorative object—displayed on open shelving, layered into a wall arrangement, or used as a jewelry or vanity tray. The raised enamel work gives it presence beyond flat floral transfer pieces, while the softened palette allows it to integrate effortlessly into both traditional and collected interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2622\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eIt offers ornament without excess, and history without fragility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2692\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2694\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2715\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e→ Porcelain dessert \/ side plate\u003cbr data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e→ Hand-painted floral design\u003cbr data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2783\"\u003e→ Raised enamel detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"2808\" data-end=\"2811\"\u003e→ Gilt rim\u003cbr data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2824\"\u003e→ Antique, one of a kind\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42815871746153,"sku":null,"price":57.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/DDFF70ED-B7E2-421F-B792-81A822DC2A15_1_201_a.jpg?v=1768360912"},{"product_id":"franciscan-ware-saucer-c-1955-1965-mid-century-aqua-california-pottery","title":"Franciscan Ware Saucer c.1955–1965 | Mid-Century Aqua California Pottery","description":"\u003cp\u003eGood. Now we clean it up properly and remove every trace of the earlier detour. This is the \u003cstrong\u003efinal, publish-ready Viridian PDP\u003c\/strong\u003e, written with correct attribution and zero hedging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fluff, no apology, no “formerly known as.” Just confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-Century California Ceramic Saucer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFranciscan Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e, glazed earthenware\u003cbr\u003eMade in California, USA\u003cbr\u003ec.1955–1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-century ceramic saucer produced by \u003cstrong\u003eFranciscan Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a sculptural radiating swirl pattern finished in a soft aqua glaze. The design relies entirely on molded form and color, a hallmark of Franciscan’s post-war approach to casual American tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shallow well and gently flared rim reflect Franciscan’s emphasis on ease and everyday use rather than formal presentation. Light catches the rippled surface unevenly, giving the piece visual movement without applied decoration or patterning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Manufacturer: Franciscan Ware\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: California, USA\u003cbr\u003e→ Glazed earthenware\u003cbr\u003e→ Molded swirl \/ fan relief pattern\u003cbr\u003e→ Aqua \/ turquoise glaze\u003cbr\u003e→ Circa 1955–1965\u003cbr\u003e→ Saucer \/ small plate form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1950s and early 1960s, Franciscan Ware helped redefine American dining by moving away from rigid, European-influenced table settings toward informal, modern living. Produced in California, Franciscan ceramics embraced sculptural form, regional color palettes, and flexibility of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than ornate patterns, pieces like this relied on texture and glaze to create visual interest. They were designed to be mixed, handled daily, and integrated into relaxed domestic routines that reflected post-war optimism and changing lifestyles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saucer shows light surface wear consistent with age and normal use. No cracks, chips, or repairs are observed. The glaze remains glossy, and kiln stilt marks are visible on the base, consistent with original firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece works quietly and confidently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts sculptural surface makes it suitable for use as a saucer, bread plate, or trinket dish, while its restrained color allows it to integrate easily into both mid-century and contemporary interiors. It layers well with other ceramics or stands alone as a subtle design accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn’t demand attention. It earns it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViridian Eclection curates objects shaped by regional design and everyday living. This Franciscan Ware saucer reflects a moment when American homes valued form, color, and usability in equal measure—preserved and presented with context and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42851967762537,"sku":null,"price":39.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/6D0A9CFB-B620-4D0A-BC9D-5B1435300B42_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769410933"},{"product_id":"nikko-classic-collection-saucer-set-of-8-c-1950-1960-mid-century-japanese-porcelain","title":"Nikko Classic Collection Saucer Set of 8 c.1950–1960 | Mid-Century Japanese Porcelain","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-20th Century Japanese Porcelain Saucers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNikko – Classic Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade in Japan\u003cbr\u003ec.1950–1960\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA set of mid-20th-century porcelain saucers produced by Nikko as part of the Classic Collection, made for export during Japan’s post-war reentry into international tableware markets. The saucers feature an octagonal silhouette with a fluted central well, a restrained neoclassical form rendered in bright white porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design relies on proportion and relief rather than surface decoration. The faceted rim introduces subtle geometry, while the radiating fluted band adds depth and structure without visual excess. The result is formal but adaptable, intended for daily use rather than ceremonial display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Manufacturer: Nikko\u003cbr\u003e→ Line: Classic Collection\u003cbr\u003e→ Origin: Japan\u003cbr\u003e→ High-fired porcelain\u003cbr\u003e→ Octagonal form with fluted relief\u003cbr\u003e→ Circa 1950–1960\u003cbr\u003e→ Saucer \/ small plate\u003cbr\u003e→ Set of eight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the years following World War II, Japanese porcelain manufacturers reestablished themselves as global leaders in quality tableware. Companies such as Nikko focused on producing refined, durable porcelain that referenced European classical forms while meeting modern expectations for consistency and strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic Collection reflects this transitional moment. Its neoclassical geometry appealed to Western tastes, while Japanese manufacturing techniques ensured precision and longevity. These pieces were designed to integrate seamlessly into formal and semi-formal settings, emphasizing longevity over trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saucers exhibit fine, even glaze crazing consistent with mid-century porcelain production and age. No cracks, chips, or repairs are observed. The glaze remains glossy, and the molded relief is crisp across the set. All backstamps are present and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set offers quiet structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe octagonal form introduces architectural interest without ornament, making these saucers easy to pair with both vintage and contemporary tableware. They function equally well as traditional saucers, bread plates, or small serving pieces, and layer naturally within open shelving or table settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are not decorative statements. They are foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViridian Eclection curates objects defined by proportion, material integrity, and longevity. This Nikko Classic Collection saucer set represents a moment when restraint and craftsmanship were the clearest indicators of quality—preserved and presented with context and care.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42852199596137,"sku":null,"price":65.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/6018788E-2F2B-4B0E-B543-7F24483B15CD_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769417595"},{"product_id":"hamilton-beach-milk-glass-bowl-c-1935-1950-vintage-american-kitchenware","title":"Hamilton Beach Milk Glass Bowl c.1935–1950 | Vintage American Kitchenware","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"f3a64a66-6908-4ec5-a178-e489c21d5182\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-45\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"a28cd03a-d714-4164-83d2-51ca08bc8098\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2301\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2299\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2432\"\u003eEarly–Mid 20th Century American Milk Glass Bowl\u003cbr data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2352\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2352\" data-end=\"2393\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHamilton Beach\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eRacine, Wisconsin, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003ec.1935–1950\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2739\"\u003eAn early to mid-20th-century milk glass utility bowl produced for Hamilton Beach kitchen appliances. Designed as a functional accessory rather than decorative tableware, the bowl features thick, opaque glass walls and a stepped exterior profile intended to improve grip and structural strength during use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2741\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003eThe interior is smooth and unadorned, allowing for easy mixing, pouring, and cleaning. Raised molded lettering on the base identifies the maker and place of manufacture, anchoring the piece firmly in American appliance history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2978\" data-end=\"2997\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2998\" data-end=\"3200\"\u003e→ Manufacturer: Hamilton Beach\u003cbr data-start=\"3028\" data-end=\"3031\"\u003e→ Origin: Racine, Wisconsin, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"3063\" data-end=\"3066\"\u003e→ Milk glass\u003cbr data-start=\"3078\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003e→ Molded, heat-resistant construction\u003cbr data-start=\"3118\" data-end=\"3121\"\u003e→ Stepped exterior profile\u003cbr data-start=\"3147\" data-end=\"3150\"\u003e→ Circa 1935–1950\u003cbr data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003e→ Utility \/ mixing bowl form\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3205\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3207\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3210\" data-end=\"3232\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3233\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eAs electric kitchen appliances became standard in American homes during the early 20th century, companies like Hamilton Beach produced specialized accessories designed to integrate seamlessly with their machines. Milk glass was favored for its durability, heat resistance, and neutral appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3531\" data-end=\"3760\"\u003eObjects like this bowl reflect a moment when efficiency, cleanliness, and standardization reshaped domestic life. They were tools of everyday labor, not decorative indulgence, which makes surviving examples increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3762\" data-end=\"3765\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3770\" data-end=\"3793\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3794\" data-end=\"3822\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3824\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003eThe bowl shows light surface wear consistent with age and use. No cracks or chips are observed. The glass remains evenly opaque, and the molded lettering on the base is clear and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4012\" data-end=\"4015\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4052\" data-end=\"4085\"\u003eThis piece carries quiet utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4087\" data-end=\"4322\"\u003eIt works naturally as a prep bowl, display object, or sculptural accent within a kitchen or shelf vignette. Its simple form and soft translucency complement both vintage and modern interiors, offering material honesty without ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4384\"\u003eIt’s a reminder that good design often starts with function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4386\" data-end=\"4389\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4391\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4421\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4422\" data-end=\"4623\"\u003eViridian Eclection curates objects shaped by labor, design, and everyday life. This Hamilton Beach milk glass bowl reflects an era when American kitchens were engineered with purpose and built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4625\" data-end=\"4628\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42852334567529,"sku":null,"price":38.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/1F6F1B69-A716-4612-91F9-32BE6F7D1840_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769418302"},{"product_id":"paden-city-pottery-oval-serving-platter-c-1925-1940-antique-american-floral-china","title":"Paden City Pottery Oval Serving Platter c.1925–1940 | Antique American Floral China","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly 20th-Century American Oval Serving Platter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaden City Pottery\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSemi-vitreous china, USA\u003cbr\u003ec.1925–1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn early 20th-century oval serving platter produced by Paden City Pottery, a West Virginia manufacturer active during the peak of American mass-market ceramic production between the First and Second World Wars. The platter is decorated with floral transfer prints, black scrollwork, and restrained gilt accents, reflecting a transitional decorative style common to American tableware of the interwar period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is utilitarian and deliberate: a wide rim for handling, a shallow well for presentation, and an oval silhouette intended for shared service rather than individual place settings. Decoration is concentrated along the rim, leaving the center visually open so that food remained the focal point when in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ Manufacturer: Paden City Pottery\u003cbr\u003e→ Location: Paden City, West Virginia, USA\u003cbr\u003e→ Material: Semi-vitreous china\u003cbr\u003e→ Form: Oval serving platter\u003cbr\u003e→ Decoration: Floral transfer print with black scrollwork and light gilt\u003cbr\u003e→ Date: Circa 1925–1940\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaden City Pottery was founded in \u003cstrong\u003e1917\u003c\/strong\u003e in Paden City, West Virginia, part of the Ohio River Valley pottery region that supplied much of the United States with domestic tableware in the early 20th century. Unlike larger conglomerates such as Homer Laughlin, Paden City remained a mid-scale manufacturer, producing decorated household ceramics aimed at middle-class American consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the \u003cstrong\u003e1920s and 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e, American potteries shifted away from heavily ornate Victorian patterns toward lighter palettes and simplified decoration. Floral transfers remained popular, but they were increasingly paired with cleaner layouts and limited gilt, as manufacturers balanced visual appeal with cost efficiency and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGilt was still used during this period, but sparingly. After the onset of World War II, gilt decoration declined sharply due to material restrictions and changes in taste. The presence of remaining gilt on this platter supports a \u003cstrong\u003epre-war\u003c\/strong\u003e production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlatters like this were central to domestic dining before the widespread adoption of disposable or single-use serving ware. They were designed to withstand frequent use, washing, and storage, which makes intact examples increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe platter shows surface wear consistent with age and use, including light utensil marks and partial loss of gilt decoration. No cracks, chips, or structural damage are observed. The transfer decoration remains intact and legible, and the glaze retains a consistent sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece represents American domestic history rather than ornament alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt functions as a serving platter, display base, or decorative anchor within a kitchen or dining space. The oval form introduces variation among round tableware, while the subdued floral decoration integrates easily into both traditional and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was made to be used, not admired from a distance—and it still can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViridian Eclection curates objects that reflect how people lived, ate, and gathered. This Paden City Pottery platter carries the material history of early 20th-century American dining—preserved with accuracy, context, and respect for its original purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42852347576425,"sku":null,"price":49.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/C429BC74-F0EB-4964-9B6C-85D791F57C33_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769418781"},{"product_id":"antique-french-porcelain-grape-cabinet-plate-by-j-p-l-france-c-1890-1915","title":"Antique French Porcelain Grape Cabinet Plate by J.P.L. France c.1890–1915","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1771\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1773\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003eLate 19th–early 20th century porcelain cabinet plate\u003cbr data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eJ.P.L. France\u003cbr data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003eGlazed porcelain with molded rim and hand-applied gilt detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1911\"\u003eGreen underglaze maker’s mark to underside; no pattern name present\u003cbr data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"1981\"\u003ec.1890–1915\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2017\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2355\"\u003eThe plate is formed in glazed porcelain with a scalloped rim and raised molded ornamentation. The edge is accented with hand-applied gilt detailing that follows the contours of the molded surface. At center, a hand-painted grape cluster is surrounded by stylized vine leaves and tendrils, rendered in muted purples and soft green tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eThe composition is balanced and restrained, with the decorative elements contained within the well of the plate rather than extending outward. The overall surface has a smooth, even glaze, with subtle variation in the hand-painted areas typical of workshop production rather than mass transfer printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2688\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"3051\"\u003ePorcelain cabinet and dessert plates of this type were produced in large numbers in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly for export to American and European middle-class households. These pieces were often used for light service or display, reflecting a period when decorative tableware played a visible role in domestic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3053\" data-end=\"3375\"\u003eThe grape motif carries associations with abundance, hospitality, and the pastoral ideal, themes commonly favored in decorative arts of the era. While not intended as fine salon porcelain, pieces like this occupied a middle ground between everyday utility and decorative display, bridging formal dining and ornamental use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3380\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3382\" data-end=\"3427\"\u003eProduct Details \/ Materials \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3429\" data-end=\"3665\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3431\" data-end=\"3442\"\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3462\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3464\" data-end=\"3481\"\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded form with hand-applied gilding and hand-painted decoration\u003cbr data-start=\"3547\" data-end=\"3550\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3552\" data-end=\"3578\"\u003eMarkings \/ signatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green underglaze “J.P.L. France” maker’s mark\u003cbr data-start=\"3624\" data-end=\"3627\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-start=\"3629\" data-end=\"3650\"\u003eFrame \/ hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3667\" data-end=\"3670\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3672\" data-end=\"3694\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3987\"\u003eOverall good antique condition. Light surface wear consistent with age, including minor gilt loss along raised edges and faint surface marks visible under direct light. No cracks observed. One small kiln-related surface irregularity visible on the underside. No repairs or restoration noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3989\" data-end=\"3992\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3994\" data-end=\"4024\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4404\"\u003eThis plate works equally well as a wall-mounted decorative object, a cabinet display piece, or a restrained accent on open shelving. Its soft palette and classical motif integrate easily with both traditional and layered interiors, particularly alongside natural wood, stone, or linen textures. The scale and finish allow it to read as intentional rather than ornamental excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4406\" data-end=\"4409\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4411\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4732\"\u003eViridian Eclection selects objects with integrity of form, material, and history. Each piece is evaluated for authenticity, condition, and long-term relevance, favoring restraint over trend and craftsmanship over novelty. This plate reflects that approach: quiet, grounded, and made to endure.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42872528470121,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/5F847374-3B06-4467-9563-9BE723995E35_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769919012"},{"product_id":"antique-haviland-limoges-porcelain-floral-dessert-plate-c-1894-1921","title":"Antique Haviland Limoges Porcelain Floral Dessert Plate c.1894–1921","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate 19th–early 20th century porcelain dessert plate\u003cbr\u003eHaviland \u0026amp; Co., Limoges, France\u003cbr\u003eGlazed porcelain with scalloped rim and gilt edge\u003cbr\u003eUnderglaze maker’s mark reading “Haviland \/ France \/ Haviland \u0026amp; Co. Limoges”\u003cbr\u003ec.1894–1921\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate is formed in glazed porcelain with a softly scalloped rim and a narrow gilt edge applied along the outer contour. The well is decorated with scattered floral sprigs in pale blue, pink, and green, spaced evenly across the surface and leaving substantial negative space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is light and restrained, with fine linework and muted coloration typical of turn-of-the-century Limoges tableware. The form is balanced and practical, intended for dessert or luncheon service rather than purely ornamental display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaviland \u0026amp; Co. was one of the most prominent French porcelain manufacturers supplying the American market in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Plates of this type reflect a shift away from heavily patterned Victorian tableware toward lighter, more open compositions that emphasized refinement and domestic elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScattered floral sprig patterns were especially popular in this period, offering visual interest without overwhelming the table setting. These designs aligned with changing tastes in dining culture, where coordinated but understated services replaced earlier, more ornate styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details \/ Materials \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMedium:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glazed porcelain\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Molded form with applied gilt edge and hand-applied floral decoration\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings \/ signatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Underglaze “Haviland \/ France \/ Haviland \u0026amp; Co. Limoges” backstamp\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003cstrong\u003eFrame \/ hardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall good antique condition. Light surface wear consistent with age, including faint utensil marks visible under direct light and minor gilt thinning along the rim. No cracks or repairs observed. No restoration noted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate functions well as a single display piece or as part of a collected grouping of French porcelain. Its soft palette and open decoration pair naturally with neutral interiors, wood cabinetry, or layered tableware displays. The scale and restraint allow it to integrate without visual noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eViridian Eclection curates objects for their material integrity, historical grounding, and lasting relevance. Each piece is selected with attention to authenticity and condition, favoring quiet craftsmanship over excess and permanence over trend.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42872531779689,"sku":null,"price":132.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/4ED30450-8F12-4FDA-B4C4-7499287F1BD6_1_105_c.jpg?v=1769919379"},{"product_id":"mid-century-german-silverplate-dish-by-wmf-ikora-c-1950s","title":"Mid-Century German Silverplate Dish by WMF Ikora, c. 1950s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"222\" data-end=\"336\"\u003eMid-20th century decorative dish\u003cbr data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"257\"\u003eWMF \/ IKORA\u003cbr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"271\"\u003eSilver-plated metal with pierced rim\u003cbr data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"310\"\u003eGermany, circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"341\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"365\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"609\"\u003eThis shallow decorative dish is formed in silver-plated metal with a softly planished interior and a pierced scrolling rim. The bowl sits on four low domed feet, elevating the form slightly and allowing light to pass through the cutwork edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"611\" data-end=\"878\"\u003eThe underside bears clear stamped marks for \u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"664\"\u003eIKORA\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"669\" data-end=\"676\"\u003eWMF\u003c\/strong\u003e, along with “GERMANY” and “SILVERPLATE,” indicating post-war German manufacture intended for export. The surface shows even wear consistent with age and use, including light scratches and plate patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"883\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"903\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eIKORA\u003c\/strong\u003e was a design line associated with \u003cstrong data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"993\"\u003eWürttembergische Metallwarenfabrik (WMF)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Germany’s most significant metalworks manufacturers. While early IKORA pieces are best known for experimental brass and mixed-metal objects produced in the interwar period, later mid-century examples reflect a shift toward sculptural decorative forms produced for a broader international market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1461\"\u003eWMF’s post-war production emphasized quality industrial design and export-ready decorative wares, blending historical motifs with modern manufacturing techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1466\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1489\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eFollowing World War II, German metalworks firms like WMF re-established themselves through export production, particularly to the United States. Decorative silver-plated objects became popular household accents, offering visual refinement without the cost of solid silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1930\"\u003eThis dish reflects that moment: a functional decorative object designed to elevate everyday interiors through form, texture, and light rather than precious material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1932\" data-end=\"1935\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1937\" data-end=\"1955\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003eOrigin: Germany\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1979\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eDate: Circa 1950s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2005\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2007\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003eMaker: WMF \/ IKORA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2028\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2061\"\u003eMaterial: Silver-plated metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2062\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2064\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003eConstruction: Stamped and pierced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2100\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eFinish: Planished interior, pierced rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2146\" data-end=\"2173\"\u003eFeet: Four domed supports\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2174\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2231\"\u003eMarkings: “IKORA,” WMF mark, “GERMANY,” “SILVERPLATE”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003eThis is a piece that works quietly. It catches light, adds texture, and brings mid-century European restraint to a surface without demanding attention. Ideal as a catchall, table accent, or layered object in a curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eIt is decorative, honest, and grounded in its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2625\" data-end=\"2628\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2630\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2912\"\u003eWe select objects for their design integrity, material honesty, and historical grounding. This dish was chosen for its sculptural form and clear provenance as a post-war German decorative object by one of Europe’s most respected metalworks manufacturers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42884336255081,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/0A7DC524-8D47-42A8-93DD-962977B0DDEE_1_201_a.jpg?v=1770181464"},{"product_id":"mid-century-wallace-silverplate-oval-serving-bowl-model-m601s-c-1950s","title":"Mid-Century Wallace Silverplate Oval Serving Bowl, Model M601S, c. 1950s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"209\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"211\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eMid-20th century serving bowl\u003cbr data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"243\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWallace Silversmiths\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, model \u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eM601S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"300\"\u003eSilver-plated metal\u003cbr data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"322\"\u003eUnited States, circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"359\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"383\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"595\"\u003eThis oval serving bowl is formed in silver-plated metal with a softly rolled gadrooned rim and a shallow interior basin. The profile is balanced and restrained, emphasizing proportion and utility over ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"597\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eThe underside is stamped \u003cstrong data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"651\"\u003e“WALLACE SILVER – M601S,”\u003c\/strong\u003e confirming mid-century American manufacture. The surface shows visible wear consistent with age and use, including fine scratches and softened sheen to the silverplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"822\" data-end=\"825\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"1153\"\u003eWallace Silversmiths was one of the most prominent American producers of silverplate and sterling tableware throughout the late 19th and 20th centuries. By the mid-20th century, Wallace was widely known for durable, well-proportioned domestic forms designed for everyday use rather than ceremonial display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1155\" data-end=\"1282\"\u003eTheir silverplate production during this period reflects a focus on longevity, functional elegance, and broad household appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1289\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003eIn the decades surrounding World War II, American households increasingly favored silverplate as a practical alternative to sterling silver. Pieces like this bowl were designed to bridge formal and everyday dining, offering refinement without excess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1564\" data-end=\"1709\"\u003eThis form reflects mid-century American sensibilities: conservative design, reliable construction, and an emphasis on usefulness within the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1711\" data-end=\"1714\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1734\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1761\"\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1762\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1789\"\u003eDate: Circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1792\" data-end=\"1821\"\u003eMaker: Wallace Silversmiths\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1824\" data-end=\"1852\"\u003eModel \/ Pattern: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eM601S\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1855\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eMaterial: Silver-plated metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1914\"\u003eForm: Oval serving bowl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003eRim: Rolled gadrooned edge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1946\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1989\"\u003eMarkings: “WALLACE SILVER,” model M601S\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2071\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with surface wear consistent with age and use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2076\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2108\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2110\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003eThis bowl offers quiet utility. Its scale and weight make it suitable for serving, while its softened patina adds texture without visual excess. It layers easily with wood, ceramics, and linen, and works equally well as a functional serving piece or a tabletop accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2440\"\u003eIt is grounded, practical, and unapologetically mid-century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2442\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eViridian selects objects for their integrity of form, material honesty, and place within everyday history. This piece was chosen for its classic mid-century proportions and continued relevance in contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42884340187241,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/01843EA0-E2D1-40B7-A9C1-7D080D76A645_1_201_a.jpg?v=1770182976"},{"product_id":"1947-wm-rogers-marigold-silverplate-presentation-platter-knoxville-tennessee","title":"1947 Wm. Rogers Marigold Silverplate Presentation Platter, Knoxville Tennessee","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"3096\"\u003eMid-20th-century presentation platter\u003cbr data-start=\"2971\" data-end=\"2974\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eWm. Rogers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, Marigold pattern\u003cbr data-start=\"3029\" data-end=\"3032\"\u003eSilver-plated metal with pierced rim\u003cbr data-start=\"3068\" data-end=\"3071\"\u003eUnited States, dated 1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3098\" data-end=\"3101\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3103\" data-end=\"3125\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3127\" data-end=\"3388\"\u003eThis silver-plated presentation platter is formed in the Marigold pattern by Wm. Rogers, featuring a scalloped edge and pierced floral scrollwork around the rim. The platter retains hand-engraved inscriptions commemorating a competitive award presented in 1947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3390\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003eThe front is engraved \u003cstrong data-start=\"3412\" data-end=\"3463\"\u003e“BEST TOY TVKE 1947 – CH. SIR IUS OF THE HILL,”\u003c\/strong\u003e while the reverse reads \u003cstrong data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3531\"\u003e“Knoxville Tennessee – October 22 ’47.”\u003c\/strong\u003e Surface wear, scratching, and darkened patina are consistent with age, use, and repeated polishing over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3643\" data-end=\"3646\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3648\" data-end=\"3666\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3668\" data-end=\"3962\"\u003eWm. Rogers was one of the most prolific American silver manufacturers of the 19th and 20th centuries, producing both sterling and silver-plated wares. Their silverplate presentation pieces were widely used for awards, commemorations, and formal events throughout the early- to mid-20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4082\"\u003eThe Marigold pattern, with its floral scrollwork and pierced rim, was particularly popular during the 1930s and 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4084\" data-end=\"4087\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4089\" data-end=\"4110\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4112\" data-end=\"4366\"\u003eDuring the mid-20th century, engraved silverplate platters were commonly awarded at dog shows, agricultural fairs, and sporting competitions. These objects served as permanent records of achievement, often bearing the event location, date, and recipient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4368\" data-end=\"4540\"\u003eThis platter documents a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4393\" data-end=\"4425\"\u003eToy Group championship award\u003c\/strong\u003e presented in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 1947, preserving a specific moment in post-war American competitive culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4542\" data-end=\"4545\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4547\" data-end=\"4565\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4567\" data-end=\"4592\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4569\" data-end=\"4592\"\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4593\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4595\" data-end=\"4607\"\u003eDate: 1947\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4608\" data-end=\"4629\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4629\"\u003eMaker: Wm. Rogers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4630\" data-end=\"4651\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4632\" data-end=\"4651\"\u003ePattern: Marigold\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4652\" data-end=\"4685\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4654\" data-end=\"4685\"\u003eMaterial: Silver-plated metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4686\" data-end=\"4733\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4688\" data-end=\"4733\"\u003eForm: Presentation platter with pierced rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4734\" data-end=\"4778\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4736\" data-end=\"4778\"\u003eMarkings: “Marigold – Wm. Rogers – 7421”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4779\" data-end=\"4834\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4781\" data-end=\"4834\"\u003eEngraving: Dated award inscriptions, front and back\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"4835\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4837\" data-end=\"4925\"\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition with heavy surface wear and patina consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"4927\" data-end=\"4930\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"4932\" data-end=\"4962\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4964\" data-end=\"5198\"\u003eThis piece carries a documented past. Its wear is not decorative—it is evidence of use, handling, and significance. Displayed on a wall, shelf, or table, it functions as an artifact of American social history rather than serving ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5200\" data-end=\"5251\"\u003eIt is singular, dated, and impossible to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5253\" data-end=\"5256\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"5258\" data-end=\"5284\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5286\" data-end=\"5506\"\u003eViridian selects objects that preserve material honesty and historical specificity. This platter was chosen for its engraved provenance and its reflection of mid-century American competitive and commemorative traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"5508\" data-end=\"5511\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42884838293609,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/244AFCFA-9808-40F9-9830-3A163E110A8D.jpg?v=1770192088"},{"product_id":"fukagawa-arita-hand-painted-porcelain-dinnerware-set-japan-late-1940s","title":"Fukagawa Arita Hand-Painted Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Japan, Late 1940s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"462\" data-end=\"476\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"535\"\u003eFukagawa Arita Hand-Painted Porcelain Dinnerware Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eJapan, late 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"555\" data-end=\"922\"\u003eA cohesive mid-century Japanese porcelain dinnerware set produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"665\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eFukagawa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e of Arita, featuring hand-painted landscape scenes influenced by traditional sumi-e ink painting. Mist-softened mountains, pagodas, pine trees, and subtle cherry blossom accents drift across a luminous porcelain ground, framed by restrained gilt scrollwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003eAll pieces share a consistent glaze tone, decorative hand, and period backstamp, indicating original production as a unified export service rather than an assembled grouping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1103\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1128\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1129\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003ePorcelain production in Arita, Japan dates back to the early \u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003e1600s\u003c\/strong\u003e, marking the birthplace of Japanese porcelain and establishing one of the world’s most influential ceramic traditions. Fukagawa emerged from this lineage as a highly respected workshop, known for preserving technical and artistic standards across centuries of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1860\"\u003eBy the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003elate 1940s\u003c\/strong\u003e, in the immediate post-war period, only a small number of Arita manufacturers continued exporting hand-painted wares to the West. Fukagawa was among the few that maintained traditional painting techniques while adapting forms for Western dining customs. This set reflects that moment of transition, where centuries-old craftsmanship met mid-century international taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1862\" data-end=\"2023\"\u003eUnlike later mass-produced export porcelain, these pieces retain the softness, variation, and intentional use of negative space that signal true hand decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2025\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukagawa\u003cbr data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2074\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2085\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late 1940s\u003cbr data-start=\"2138\" data-end=\"2141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"2169\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-painted ink-wash landscape with gilt accents\u003cbr data-start=\"2237\" data-end=\"2240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2249\"\u003eMark:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukagawa \/ ARITA \/ HAND PAINTED with Mount Fuji crest\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eSet Includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2359\"\u003e8 bowls (soup or pasta size)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2360\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2362\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e1 extra-large oval serving platter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2431\"\u003e1 large oval serving platter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2434\" data-end=\"2473\"\u003e1 gravy boat with matching underplate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2489\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2492\"\u003eVery good vintage condition. No visible chips or cracks. Light, even wear to gilt consistent with age. Glaze remains smooth and luminous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2634\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2636\" data-end=\"2668\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2669\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003eThis set bridges functional dining ware and quiet decorative presence. The monochrome landscape palette pairs naturally with wood, stone, and neutral interiors, while the hand-painted details reward close viewing without overwhelming a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2913\" data-end=\"3057\"\u003eIt is refined without fragility, historically grounded without feeling formal, and complete enough to serve both display and use with intention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3059\" data-end=\"3062\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3092\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3093\" data-end=\"3389\"\u003eWe seek objects that carry lineage without feeling locked in the past. This late-1940s Fukagawa Arita set reflects over three centuries of porcelain tradition distilled into a form that remains relevant today. It is a piece of living history, meant to be seen, handled, and appreciated over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897727127657,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/4ABFEC4A-F4CF-4F6D-95A7-7F719B6619A1_1_105_c.jpg?v=1770718343"},{"product_id":"knowles-china-22-karat-gold-plate-with-green-filigree-border-usa-c-1940s-1950s","title":"Knowles China “22 Karat Gold” Plate with Green Filigree Border, USA, c. 1940s–1950s","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eKnowles China “22 Karat Gold” Decorative Plate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eUnited States, \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"654\"\u003ecirca late 1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"656\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eA refined mid-century American decorative plate produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"757\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eKnowles China Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring a soft green border overlaid with intricate \u003cstrong data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"839\"\u003e22 karat gold filigree\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design balances ornamental richness with restraint, framing a clean ivory center that gives the piece visual calm and architectural clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eThis plate reflects Knowles’ post-war commitment to domestic production and material quality at a time when many manufacturers were beginning to cut costs. The result is a plate that feels substantial, intentional, and quietly formal without becoming fragile or precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1330\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1331\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003eFounded in the 19th century, the Knowles China Company became one of the most respected American ceramic manufacturers by the mid-20th century. 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The sailing ship backstamp and “Made in U.S.A.” designation underscore its domestic production during a peak era of American ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"1998\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2000\" data-end=\"2030\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Material Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2031\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eThe plate’s appeal lies in its layered detailing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2082\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2084\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eSoft \u003cstrong data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eceladon-green border\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of mid-century palettes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eDense \u003cstrong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2187\"\u003efiligree scrollwork\u003c\/strong\u003e executed in genuine 22 karat 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flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"3020\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2500\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2515\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2554\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2553\"\u003eObject\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eDecorative plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2587\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2586\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eKnowles China Company\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2624\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2623\"\u003eDate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2624\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eCirca \u003cstrong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003elate 1940s–1950s\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2655\" data-end=\"2668\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2657\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2668\" data-end=\"2685\"\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2686\" data-end=\"2701\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2700\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eGlazed ceramic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2737\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2722\" data-end=\"2736\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2737\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eGenuine \u003cstrong data-start=\"2747\" data-end=\"2764\"\u003e22 karat gold\u003c\/strong\u003e filigree on green border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2903\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2792\" data-end=\"2807\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2794\" data-end=\"2806\"\u003eMarkings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2903\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSailing ship logo; “The Edwin M. Knowles China Co.”; “Made in U.S.A.”; pattern code \u003cstrong data-start=\"2893\" data-end=\"2901\"\u003e39-4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2920\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2906\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"2920\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eVery good vintage condition; light wear to gold consistent with age; no chips or cracks observed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3025\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3027\" data-end=\"3059\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3060\" data-end=\"3266\"\u003eThis plate functions as a sculptural accent rather than tableware. Displayed vertically on a shelf, console, or gallery wall, its green-and-gold palette adds warmth and pattern without overwhelming a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3268\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003eIt pairs naturally with wood, brass, and neutral ceramics, and works especially well layered among books or architectural objects where its filigree detail can be appreciated up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3457\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3459\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3488\" data-end=\"3813\"\u003eWe collect objects that represent moments of material confidence. This Knowles plate reflects a time when American manufacturers still invested in real gold, thoughtful color, and domestic production. It’s not rare, and it doesn’t need to be. Its value lies in quality, restraint, and the quiet authority of well-made design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42897749508201,"sku":null,"price":57.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/E5AEF30B-BA10-4DF8-A416-90FC4840D5C5_1_105_c.jpg?v=1770719704"},{"product_id":"vintage-holiday-stoneware-sugar-bowl-1950s-mid-century-usa","title":"Vintage Holiday Stoneware Sugar Bowl 1950s Mid Century USA","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1950s Holiday Pottery Speckled Stoneware Sugar Bowl with Lid – Made in USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-century American stoneware sugar bowl by Holiday Pottery, dating to the 1950s. Finished in a warm sand-toned glaze with subtle iron speckling, this piece reflects the practical, grounded aesthetic that defined post-war American tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe form is clean and symmetrical: twin loop handles, a gently domed lid with a simple tab pull, and a stable pedestal foot. The proportions are compact and purposeful—designed for everyday use in the American kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe speckled glaze is not decorative excess. It’s material honesty. Durable. Functional. Unpretentious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1950s, American ceramics shifted toward utilitarian design. After the ornament-heavy early 20th century, households favored sturdy stoneware with earthy glazes and restrained silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoliday Pottery produced durable wares for domestic and hospitality use, emphasizing reliability over embellishment. This piece embodies that philosophy: modest form, solid construction, and a glaze designed to withstand decades of handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior stamp reading “Holiday – Made in USA” aligns with mid-century production marks from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHoliday Pottery\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCirca 1950s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlazed Stoneware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTan Speckled Glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCovered Sugar Bowl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“Holiday – Made in USA” stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery good vintage condition; light age-appropriate wear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStructurally sound with no visible cracks. Light wear consistent with vintage use. Lid fits securely and sits properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is authentic 1950s American kitchenware—rooted in function and subtle texture. It pairs naturally with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Mid-century modern interiors\u003cbr\u003e• Classic American farmhouse kitchens\u003cbr\u003e• Minimalist ceramic collections\u003cbr\u003e• Period-correct 1950s table settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn’t perform. It endures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe collect objects that reflect the integrity of their era. This 1950s Holiday stoneware sugar bowl carries the quiet confidence of post-war American design—built to serve, built to last.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42902437855337,"sku":null,"price":30.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_7719.jpg?v=1770881417"},{"product_id":"fukagawa-arita-porcelain-dinner-plates-gold-floral-japan","title":"Fukagawa Arita Porcelain Dinner Plates Gold Floral Japan","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"478\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eFukagawa Arita Porcelain Dinner Plates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"522\" data-end=\"525\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"755\"\u003eA refined set of white hard-paste porcelain dinner plates, delicately adorned with restrained brown and gold floral sprays and finished with a fine gilt rim. Understated, balanced, and unmistakably Japanese in discipline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"757\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eThese are not decorative filler pieces. They are the result of a porcelain tradition that dates back over 400 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"878\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"903\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eProduced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"917\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eFukagawa Seiji\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the most respected names in Japanese porcelain, these plates embody the quiet precision that defines Arita ware. The porcelain body is bright and smooth, with a clean, high-fired finish that speaks to the quality control for which Fukagawa is known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1195\" data-end=\"1452\"\u003eThe decoration is intentionally minimal. Three small floral clusters—rendered in warm sepia and gold—float near the rim, leaving the central field open and elegant. The thin gold band along the edge adds just enough luminosity without overwhelming the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1454\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eThe restraint is deliberate. Japanese porcelain often favors asymmetry and negative space, and this pattern honors that tradition beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eUnlike many Western mid-century dinner services that leaned into heavy ornamentation, this set relies on proportion, balance, and material quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1750\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eAbout Fukagawa \u0026amp; Arita Porcelain\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"2050\"\u003eFukagawa Seiji was founded in 1894 in Arita, the historic center of Japanese porcelain production. Arita porcelain—also called Imari ware in export markets—has been produced since the early 17th century and became globally recognized through trade with Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2200\"\u003eFukagawa gained international attention after exhibiting at the 1900 Paris Exposition and has remained synonymous with fine porcelain craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2202\" data-end=\"2227\"\u003eFor historical reference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2229\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eFukagawa Seiji Official History\u003cbr data-start=\"2260\" data-end=\"2263\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2263\" data-end=\"2295\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fukagawa-seiji.co.jp\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.fukagawa-seiji.co.jp\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2354\"\u003eArita Ware Historical Overview\u003cbr data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2332\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2352\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\"\u003ehttps:\/\/aritaware.jp\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eArita porcelain is prized for its hard-paste composition, translucency, and refined glazing techniques—qualities that distinguish it from softer commercial china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2523\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eThese plates present beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eThe porcelain remains bright and even, with no visible cracks or structural damage observed. The gold rim shows only light wear consistent with age and use. Surface markings are minimal and typical for vintage dinnerware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2857\"\u003eOverall, the set reads clean, cohesive, and well cared for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2859\" data-end=\"2862\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2940\"\u003eBecause refinement ages better than trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2942\" data-end=\"3228\"\u003eThese plates transition effortlessly between formal and modern interiors. They layer beautifully with gold flatware, crisp linens, and contemporary ceramics. The minimal floral motif keeps the table from feeling sterile, while the open white field allows food to remain the focal point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3230\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eThey don’t demand attention. They earn it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42933462302825,"sku":null,"price":196.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/835756BE-DCD2-4381-AB62-CB38358D87A3.jpg?v=1771604161"},{"product_id":"antique-warwick-china-serving-platters-floral-border-usa","title":"Antique Warwick China Serving Platters Floral Border USA","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"695\" data-end=\"708\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"793\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"710\" data-end=\"744\"\u003eWarwick China Serving Platters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eWheeling, West Virginia\u003cbr data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"773\"\u003eEarly 20th Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"947\"\u003eA matched pair of oval serving platters produced by the Warwick China Company, featuring a delicate pink floral motif framed by a geometric gilt border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eSubtle, structured, and quietly American.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"992\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"997\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003eThese oval serving platters are marked with the red \u003cstrong data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eWarwick\u003c\/strong\u003e backstamp featuring a knight’s helmet crest—used by the Warwick China Company in the late 1800s through early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003eThe design blends restrained floral detailing with a repeating geometric border, edged in fine gold linework. The silhouette has a gentle scalloped contour, giving the form softness without excess ornamentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003eThe porcelain body is semi-vitreous china—durable, slightly heavier than fine bone china, and typical of American tableware production during the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1612\"\u003eThis was made for use. Not for cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1617\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1619\" data-end=\"1642\"\u003eAbout Warwick China\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eThe Warwick China Company operated in Wheeling, West Virginia, beginning in the late 19th century. They were known for producing semi-vitreous china and hotelware, as well as decorative table services for domestic use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"1942\"\u003eThe red knight-helmet mark places production in the early 20th century period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1969\"\u003eFor historical reference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eThe Marks Project – Warwick China Company\u003cbr data-start=\"2012\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2046\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.themarksproject.org\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.themarksproject.org\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2127\"\u003eWest Virginia Encyclopedia – Warwick China\u003cbr data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2125\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wvencyclopedia.org\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.wvencyclopedia.org\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eWarwick pieces are collected more for historic American production than for rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2217\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2219\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eGood antique condition consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2288\"\u003eObserved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2290\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2320\"\u003eLight surface utensil wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2321\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eMinor edge wear to gilt trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2354\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2356\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eNo visible structural cracks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2387\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2389\" data-end=\"2414\"\u003eNo major chips observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2458\"\u003eThey present well and remain fully usable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2460\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2574\"\u003eBecause early American tableware carries weight. Literally and historically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2576\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eThese platters work beautifully for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eHoliday tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2635\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003eLayered vintage dining\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2660\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2694\"\u003eDisplayed upright in a cabinet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2695\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2697\" data-end=\"2744\"\u003ePaired with neutral linens and brass flatware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003eThey bring heritage without feeling fussy.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42935516266601,"sku":null,"price":161.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/2B0DD25B-99FA-44F6-82DC-A05B91E05D71.jpg?v=1771825777"},{"product_id":"noritake-barrymore-9737-china-set-8-place-japan","title":"Noritake Barrymore 9737 China Set 8 Place Japan","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"478\" data-end=\"491\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"493\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eNoritake “Barrymore” Pattern 9737 China Service\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"544\" data-end=\"547\"\u003eJapan, Mid-Century\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eA refined mid-century porcelain table service in Noritake’s Barrymore pattern, featuring a soft ivory ground, stylized blush and teal floral banding, and generous gilt detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"830\"\u003eComplete for eight place settings, with one dinner plate shy of a perfect twelve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eThis is formal dining done properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"873\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"898\"\u003ePrimary Description\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eProduced by Noritake Japan in the mid-20th century, Barrymore (Pattern 9737) blends Art Deco–inspired geometry with romantic floral elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1063\"\u003eThe design features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1065\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003e– Soft ivory porcelain body\u003cbr data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003e– Stylized blush fan-like florals\u003cbr data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e– Teal accents woven through the border\u003cbr data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1173\"\u003e– Beaded gold trim and strong gilt rim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1215\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eThe gold banding is substantial and warm — not brassy, not thin. It frames each piece with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eThis is not lightweight department-store china. Noritake’s mid-century porcelain has weight, balance, and a glaze finish that reads clean and refined even decades later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1495\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eApprox. 40–50 pieces total, including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1702\"\u003e– 8 Dinner Plates (missing one from full 9-count if originally set of 9)\u003cbr data-start=\"1628\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003e– 8 Salad Plates\u003cbr data-start=\"1647\" data-end=\"1650\"\u003e– 8 Bread \u0026amp; Butter Plates\u003cbr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e– 8 Cups\u003cbr data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1689\"\u003e– 8 Saucers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1768\"\u003eIf additional pieces are present, adjust count in final listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eThe set presents as a cohesive 8-place setting service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1827\" data-end=\"1830\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1832\" data-end=\"1850\"\u003eAbout Noritake\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003eFounded in 1904, Noritake became one of the most recognized Japanese porcelain manufacturers exporting fine china worldwide throughout the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2137\"\u003eThe Barrymore pattern remains actively traded and documented in the secondary market, with steady collector and replacement demand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003eReference:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003eNoritake Company History\u003cbr data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2178\" data-end=\"2207\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.noritakechina.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.noritakechina.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eReplacements Ltd – Barrymore 9737\u003cbr data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"2247\" data-end=\"2275\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.replacements.com\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.replacements.com\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-ikipmley.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2335\"\u003eOverall very good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e– Gold trim remains strong with minor edge wear\u003cbr data-start=\"2384\" data-end=\"2387\"\u003e– No visible cracks observed\u003cbr data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e– No major chips noted in photos\u003cbr data-start=\"2450\" data-end=\"2453\"\u003e– Light utensil wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2539\"\u003eThe presentation reads elegant and intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2546\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2656\"\u003eBecause this is the kind of tableware that transforms a dinner into an event.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2658\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eBarrymore works beautifully with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2817\"\u003e– Brass or gold flatware\u003cbr data-start=\"2717\" data-end=\"2720\"\u003e– Dark wood tables\u003cbr data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003e– Linen napkins in blush, cream, or deep green\u003cbr data-start=\"2787\" data-end=\"2790\"\u003e– Layered vintage crystal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2863\"\u003eIt feels intentional. Collected. Considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2865\" data-end=\"2922\"\u003eAnd mid-century formal china is absolutely back in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2927\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2951\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42941031514217,"sku":null,"price":640.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/IMG_2996_2f1aa790-5992-4ceb-921e-fac9eed37cb0.jpg?v=1771618596"},{"product_id":"set-of-3-hand-painted-japanese-porcelain-trinket-dishes-c-1935-1955","title":"Set of 3 Hand-Painted Japanese Porcelain Trinket Dishes (c. 1935–1955)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"477\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"479\" data-end=\"586\"\u003eA set of three hand-painted Japanese porcelain trinket dishes in a distinctive tri-lobed, clover-like form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eEach dish features a romantic European court scene at center — a seated woman in flowing drapery attended in a garden setting — rendered in soft sepia, coral, and teal tones. The central vignette is framed by gilt scrollwork and scattered gold leaf motifs, giving the composition visual structure without crowding the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003eThe edges curve in a gentle, organic silhouette rather than a strict oval or round, making them visually more dynamic when displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003eStacked, they form a sculptural shape. Separated, they read delicate and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003eMaker \u0026amp; Mark\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1186\"\u003eStamped on underside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1188\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eHand Painted\u003cbr data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1205\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eWith a wreath-and-“K” factory mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1251\" data-end=\"1449\"\u003eThis style of mark was commonly used by Japanese export porcelain workshops between approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003e1935 and 1955\u003c\/strong\u003e. The absence of “Occupied Japan” suggests production either pre-1945 or post-1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eThe “K” within the wreath functions as a factory or export identifier rather than an individual artisan signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1570\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1595\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003eDuring the mid-20th century, Japanese porcelain factories produced large quantities of decorative wares for Western export markets. Romantic European court scenes were particularly popular, as they echoed 18th-century French and Austrian porcelain styles while remaining affordable for American and British consumers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eThese pieces were often sold as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eVanity dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1968\" data-end=\"1983\"\u003eDresser trays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1984\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2008\"\u003eSmall serving plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2009\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2011\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eDecorative accent ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2142\"\u003eThe tri-lobed form adds a slight Art Deco influence to an otherwise Rococo-inspired decorative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2144\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2174\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2176\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e→ Gloss-glazed porcelain body\u003cbr data-start=\"2205\" data-end=\"2208\"\u003e→ Hand-painted central vignette\u003cbr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003e→ Gilt scroll and leaf border detailing\u003cbr data-start=\"2281\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e→ Tri-lobed clover silhouette\u003cbr data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2316\"\u003e→ Stacked set of three\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2342\" data-end=\"2463\"\u003eThe gold detailing appears applied by hand rather than decal-heavy transfer, giving slight variation from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2465\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2484\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003e→ No visible structural cracks\u003cbr data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003e→ Minor surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"2582\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003e→ Light wear to gilt in areas\u003cbr data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003e→ No significant chips visible from provided photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e(Edges should be checked closely under bright light prior to final listing.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2750\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2773\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003cbr data-start=\"2788\" data-end=\"2791\"\u003eMaterial: Porcelain\u003cbr data-start=\"2810\" data-end=\"2813\"\u003eDecoration: Hand-painted with gilt accents\u003cbr data-start=\"2855\" data-end=\"2858\"\u003eMark: Hand Painted Japan with wreath “K” mark\u003cbr data-start=\"2903\" data-end=\"2906\"\u003eEra: c. 1935–1955\u003cbr data-start=\"2923\" data-end=\"2926\"\u003eQuantity: Set of 3\u003cbr data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2947\"\u003eWidth: (insert measurement)\u003cbr data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"2977\"\u003eDepth: (insert measurement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3006\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3041\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3043\" data-end=\"3084\"\u003eThese are not oversized statement plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3086\" data-end=\"3120\"\u003eThey are quiet decorative accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3122\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003ePlaced on a dresser, they hold rings or cufflinks without demanding attention. On a sideboard, they introduce a touch of old-world ornament. Styled in a cabinet, they soften heavier ceramics with lighter, more romantic detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3381\"\u003eThey work particularly well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3383\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3385\" data-end=\"3408\"\u003eTraditional interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3411\" data-end=\"3436\"\u003eEclectic layered spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3437\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3439\" data-end=\"3455\"\u003eVanity styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3456\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3458\" data-end=\"3487\"\u003eGiftable tabletop groupings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3556\"\u003eTheir scale makes them versatile. Their age gives them credibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3558\" data-end=\"3561\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944134086761,"sku":null,"price":87.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/24A217E4-798B-4B2E-8FDA-68D0BBF6F751_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771836106"},{"product_id":"homer-laughlin-eggshell-georgian-dinner-service-40-pieces-c-1944","title":"Homer Laughlin “Eggshell Georgian” Dinner Service, 40 Pieces (c. 1944)","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"564\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eA 40-piece American dinner service by Homer Laughlin in the “Eggshell Georgian” line, produced circa 1944.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eThe set features a soft ivory ground with a delicate garland of pink and yellow roses encircling each piece. Fine green foliage softens the composition, while a thin gold rim and subtle raised dot detailing add structure without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1083\"\u003eThe “Eggshell” body is lighter and more refined than earlier Homer Laughlin wares, designed to emulate the elegance of fine china while maintaining American durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe result is restrained, romantic, and unmistakably 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003eMaker \u0026amp; Date\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003eMarked on underside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eEggshell Georgian\u003cbr data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1212\"\u003eHomer Laughlin\u003cbr data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eMade in U.S.A.\u003cbr data-start=\"1243\" data-end=\"1246\"\u003eH44N5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1372\"\u003eThe “44” within the factory code indicates production in \u003cstrong data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1320\"\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e, placing this set squarely in the World War II era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003eHomer Laughlin, founded in 1871, became one of the largest American china manufacturers. The Eggshell Georgian line was introduced in the 1930s and remained popular through the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1629\"\u003eThis is not reproduction.\u003cbr\u003eThis is original wartime American tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1666\"\u003eWhat’s Included (40 Pieces)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e8 Dinner Plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1690\" data-end=\"1706\"\u003e8 Salad Plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1709\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003e8 Coupe Soup Bowls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e8 Saucers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e2 Serving Pieces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1766\" data-end=\"1834\"\u003e(Exact serving forms to be confirmed: platter, vegetable bowl, etc.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1839\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003eBy the 1940s, American households favored refined but practical dinnerware. Imported European porcelain was less accessible during wartime, and American manufacturers filled that gap with domestically produced alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2124\"\u003eThe Eggshell Georgian line offered:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2126\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2128\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eLighter body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2211\"\u003eFloral garlands instead of heavy Victorian patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2212\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2214\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003eModest gold trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2273\"\u003eVersatility for daily and formal use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2275\" data-end=\"2390\"\u003eIt reflects a transitional moment in American design — still romantic, but moving toward cleaner mid-century lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2392\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2411\" data-end=\"2462\"\u003eVintage condition consistent with 1940s production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2464\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2495\"\u003eLight surface wear expected\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2496\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2529\"\u003eGold trim may show minor wear\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2578\"\u003eNo major structural damage visible in photos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003e(Confirm: no rim chips, no cracks, no heavy crazing before final listing.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2656\" data-end=\"2659\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2661\" data-end=\"2691\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2693\" data-end=\"2741\"\u003eThis is a full table, not a decorative fragment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2743\" data-end=\"2920\"\u003eSet on a dining table, it immediately creates cohesion. The floral garland is delicate enough to layer with modern glassware, but traditional enough to feel grounded in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2922\" data-end=\"2946\"\u003eIt works beautifully in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2948\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2973\"\u003eTraditional interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2976\" data-end=\"3004\"\u003eTransitional dining spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eCollected cottage settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3036\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3054\"\u003eHoliday tables\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3056\" data-end=\"3111\"\u003eThe scale makes it usable. The age makes it meaningful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3113\" data-end=\"3197\"\u003eThis isn’t fragile European porcelain. It’s American, durable, and built to be used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3199\" data-end=\"3202\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944141885545,"sku":null,"price":329.6,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/F5C37EB7-7586-48A0-8016-3E5A24409432_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771833424"},{"product_id":"w-s-george-petit-point-cobalt-blue-plate-c-1940s-1950s","title":"W. S. George “Petit Point” Cobalt Blue Plate (c. 1940s–1950s)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-century ceramic plate by W. S. George in the “Petit Point” pattern, produced circa 1940s–1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plate features a rich cobalt blue ground with raised dot texture and repeating stylized floral medallions set within octagonal panels. The surface design mimics textile embroidery — a visual nod to petit point needlework — translated into glazed relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is gently scalloped with molded banding, adding subtle dimensional structure to the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saturated blue glaze varies slightly in tone across the surface, giving depth rather than flat uniform color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW. S. George Pottery Company was founded in 1904 in East Palestine, Ohio, and became one of the major American dinnerware manufacturers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Petit Point” line reflects mid-century American decorative ceramics, where bold color and textured surfaces became increasingly popular in domestic tableware and display pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is American production, not European faience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1940s and 1950s, American ceramics shifted toward expressive color and pattern while maintaining accessible pricing and durability. Cobalt glazes in particular gained popularity for their visual impact and versatility in both traditional and modern interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe raised dot texture and panel repetition echo needlework traditions, bridging craft aesthetics and industrial production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage condition consistent with mid-century production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e→ No visible cracks\u003cbr\u003e→ Gloss glaze intact\u003cbr\u003e→ Minor surface wear consistent with age\u003cbr\u003e→ No major rim damage observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(Confirm in-hand inspection before final listing.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: W. S. George\u003cbr\u003ePattern: Petit Point\u003cbr\u003eForm Code: 1853B\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr\u003eEra: c. 1940s–1950s\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: (insert measurement)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not delicate china. It’s graphic and architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a wall, the cobalt reads like artwork. On a table, it anchors neutral linens. Layered with white ceramics, it creates contrast without clutter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works particularly well in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional interiors needing saturation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEclectic layered shelving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue-and-white collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMid-century styled spaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color carries the piece. The texture keeps it from feeling flat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944167149673,"sku":null,"price":71.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/53C76C9B-9839-447D-92DC-01A507F137AE_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771833819"},{"product_id":"wm-guerin-co-limoges-porcelain-service-france-c-1900-1925","title":"Wm. Guérin \u0026 Co. Limoges Porcelain Service, France (c. 1900–1925)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-12\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:14cddad2-29ec-4139-91b6-3a0f34f81a62-29\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"4595dd8e-7c1e-48c5-8970-fba82381abb0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"531\" data-start=\"518\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"533\"\u003eAn early twentieth-century partial porcelain service by Wm. Guérin \u0026amp; Co., Limoges, France, featuring delicate enamel ornamentation and restrained gilt banding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1034\" data-start=\"694\"\u003eThe reverse bears both the green underglaze “WG \u0026amp; Co. Limoges France” mark and the brown overglaze “Wm. Guérin \u0026amp; Co. Limoges” stamp, placing production within the firm’s export period between approximately 1891 and the early 1930s. The decoration reflects the refined, symmetrical border work popular in the Belle Époque and Edwardian eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1057\" data-start=\"1036\"\u003eThe service includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e4 dinner plates\u003cbr data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1078\"\u003e4 bowls\u003cbr data-end=\"1094\" data-start=\"1091\"\u003e5 handled cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1113\" data-start=\"1059\"\u003e6 dessert plates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1202\" data-start=\"1115\"\u003eThe composition remains cohesive and visually balanced despite being a partial service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1207\" data-start=\"1204\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"1228\" data-start=\"1209\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1546\" data-start=\"1230\"\u003eWm. Guérin \u0026amp; Co. was one of Limoges’ respected porcelain manufacturers during the height of French export production. Founded in the nineteenth century, the firm produced high-quality whiteware blanks that were either sold to decorators or finished in-house for international markets, particularly the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1597\" data-start=\"1548\"\u003eLimoges porcelain from this era is known for its:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1720\" data-start=\"1599\"\u003eFine translucent body\u003cbr data-end=\"1623\" data-start=\"1620\"\u003eDelicate enamel work\u003cbr data-end=\"1646\" data-start=\"1643\"\u003eHand-applied gilt accents\u003cbr data-end=\"1674\" data-start=\"1671\"\u003eControlled, symmetrical border ornamentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1862\" data-start=\"1722\"\u003eGuérin pieces were designed to communicate refinement without excess — a distinctly French approach to tableware at the turn of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1867\" data-start=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"1891\" data-start=\"1869\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2057\" data-start=\"1893\"\u003eAt the turn of the twentieth century, French porcelain makers were exporting heavily to American households seeking European sophistication for formal dining rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2093\" data-start=\"2059\"\u003eThis pattern reflects that moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2306\" data-start=\"2095\"\u003eThe border ornamentation draws from classical revival influences, with scrollwork and stylized florals arranged in disciplined symmetry. The gold banding provides structure without overpowering the white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2455\" data-start=\"2308\"\u003eThese services were intended for formal dinners, holiday gatherings, and carefully set tables — occasions when presentation carried social meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2460\" data-start=\"2457\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"2481\" data-start=\"2462\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2483\"\u003eMaker: Wm. Guérin \u0026amp; Co.\u003cbr data-end=\"2509\" data-start=\"2506\"\u003eOrigin: Limoges, France\u003cbr data-end=\"2535\" data-start=\"2532\"\u003eDate: c. 1900–1925\u003cbr data-end=\"2556\" data-start=\"2553\"\u003eMaterial: Fine French porcelain\u003cbr data-end=\"2590\" data-start=\"2587\"\u003eDecoration: Enamel border ornamentation with gilt trim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2704\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003eIncluded:\u003cbr data-end=\"2660\" data-start=\"2657\"\u003e10 plates\u003cbr data-end=\"2678\" data-start=\"2675\"\u003e4 bowls\u003cbr data-end=\"2688\" data-start=\"2685\"\u003e5 handled cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2758\" data-start=\"2755\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"2783\" data-start=\"2760\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2985\" data-start=\"2785\"\u003eThe porcelain presents cleanly with no visible chips or cracks observed. Gilding remains intact and well-preserved. Enamel decoration is crisp with only minor wear consistent with age and careful use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3069\" data-start=\"2987\"\u003eThe bases show light shelf wear appropriate for early twentieth-century porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3074\" data-start=\"3071\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3076\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3144\" data-start=\"3109\"\u003eThis is formal without being rigid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3319\" data-start=\"3146\"\u003eThe restrained border pattern allows it to layer beautifully with linen, silver, or darker wood tables. The gold detailing catches light subtly, adding warmth without glare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3438\" data-start=\"3321\"\u003eIt carries the quiet confidence of early twentieth-century French craftsmanship — composed, deliberate, and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3517\" data-start=\"3440\"\u003eUnlike modern decorative china, this was built to survive generations of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3534\" data-start=\"3519\"\u003eIt already has.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3539\" data-start=\"3536\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-end=\"3568\" data-start=\"3541\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3628\" data-start=\"3570\"\u003eWe curate porcelain that reflects structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3798\" data-start=\"3630\"\u003eThis Wm. Guérin Limoges service embodies the elegance of export-era French design — disciplined ornamentation, fine material, and craftsmanship meant to outlast trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3815\" data-start=\"3800\"\u003eIt is not loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3831\" data-start=\"3817\"\u003eIt is lasting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3889\" data-start=\"3833\"\u003eAnd it deserves a table that understands the difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944429031529,"sku":null,"price":548.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/9A6FFF26-4A34-4A4C-865C-B42E5488B9A7_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771845902"},{"product_id":"vintage-milk-glass-pedestal-dish-shell-tray-set-c-1940s-1960s","title":"Vintage Milk Glass Pedestal Dish \u0026 Shell Tray Set (c. 1940s–1960s)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:14cddad2-29ec-4139-91b6-3a0f34f81a62-32\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5557f83e-d6f0-4e89-a689-9cb2ab6dfbd2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003eA paired vintage milk glass set featuring a scalloped pedestal dish and coordinating shell-form tray, rendered in luminous opalescent white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThe pedestal bowl features a pierced scallop rim and elevated footed base. The shell tray is molded with soft radiating lines, creating gentle movement across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1528\"\u003eThe glass shifts subtly in light, revealing faint blue undertones at the edges — a hallmark of mid-century pressed milk glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eAbout the Maker\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003eWhile unmarked, the form and finish are consistent with mid-20th century American pressed glass manufacturers such as Fenton or Westmoreland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eDuring the 1940s through 1960s, milk glass was widely produced for decorative household use — vanity trays, candy dishes, powder bowls, and small serving pieces. It offered the look of porcelain with the durability and accessibility of pressed glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1951\" data-end=\"1954\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"1956\" data-end=\"1978\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1980\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eMilk glass became particularly popular in postwar American interiors, where it complemented both traditional and early modern spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2115\" data-end=\"2154\"\u003eIts appeal was practical and aesthetic:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2156\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eIt diffused light softly.\u003cbr data-start=\"2181\" data-end=\"2184\"\u003eIt layered beautifully with brass and wood.\u003cbr data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eIt elevated everyday objects without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2419\"\u003ePieces like these were commonly used on dressing tables, dining buffets, or as small decorative serving dishes during informal entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2424\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2445\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2552\"\u003eOrigin: American pressed glass\u003cbr data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003eDate: c. 1940s–1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2503\"\u003eMaterial: Milk glass\u003cbr data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eFinish: Opalescent white\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2554\" data-end=\"2617\"\u003eIncluded:\u003cbr data-start=\"2563\" data-end=\"2566\"\u003eOne scalloped pedestal dish\u003cbr data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003eOne shell-form tray\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2660\"\u003eMeasurements to be confirmed for listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2690\"\u003eCondition + Updates\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2692\" data-end=\"2823\"\u003eBoth pieces present cleanly with no visible chips or cracks observed. Surface remains glossy with minimal wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2825\" data-end=\"2864\"\u003eEdges appear intact and well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2866\" data-end=\"2869\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"2871\" data-end=\"2902\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2904\" data-end=\"2943\"\u003eMilk glass is quiet but transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2945\" data-end=\"3081\"\u003eIt softens darker furniture. It reflects candlelight. It allows metallic accents — like that brooch — to feel elevated rather than loud.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3083\" data-end=\"3113\"\u003eThese pieces work beautifully:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3226\"\u003eOn a vanity holding jewelry.\u003cbr data-start=\"3143\" data-end=\"3146\"\u003eOn a bar cart layered with brass.\u003cbr data-start=\"3179\" data-end=\"3182\"\u003eOn open shelving among books and ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3228\" data-end=\"3272\"\u003eThey are subtle. And that is their strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3274\" data-end=\"3277\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 data-start=\"3279\" data-end=\"3306\"\u003eFrom Viridian Eclection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3308\" data-end=\"3374\"\u003eWe collect objects that add dimension without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3376\" data-end=\"3492\"\u003eMilk glass has endured because it performs quietly — reflective, sculptural, and adaptable across decades of design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3494\" data-end=\"3536\"\u003eNot everything needs provenance to matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3538\" data-end=\"3571\"\u003eSome pieces simply need presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42944431718505,"sku":null,"price":62.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/596DBD4E-E87D-430B-8295-62CD6310E6AA_1_105_c.jpg?v=1771846176"},{"product_id":"johnson-bros-olde-english-countryside-ironstone-plate","title":"Johnson Bros “Olde English Countryside” Ironstone Plate","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"199\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eThis mid-century ironstone plate was produced by Johnson Bros of Staffordshire, England in their enduring “Olde English Countryside” pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"709\"\u003eThe form is gently scalloped, introducing subtle movement along the rim without ornament or excess. At its center, an engraved pastoral scene unfolds: clustered cottages, stone bridges, layered rooftops, and a wide sky rendered in warm sepia transfer. Soft hand-applied color accents in green and ochre add depth without overwhelming the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"934\"\u003eThe visual weight is balanced and architectural. Foreground stonework frames the river. Midground structures create rhythm. The sky opens above in quiet contrast. It is illustrative but restrained, decorative without noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe brown transfer carries the character of the piece. It layers effortlessly with walnut, aged brass, linen, leather, and darker woods. The tone reads warm rather than sweet, grounded rather than ornamental.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eThis is durable English ironstone made for daily use, not display cabinets. Minor glaze variations and light surface wear reflect its history without compromising integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eMaker: Johnson Bros\u003cbr data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1366\"\u003ePattern: Olde English Countryside\u003cbr data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1402\"\u003eOrigin: Staffordshire, England\u003cbr data-start=\"1432\" data-end=\"1435\"\u003eEra: Mid-20th century, c. 1940s–1960s\u003cbr data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1475\"\u003eMaterial: Ironstone\u003cbr data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003eTechnique: Transferware with hand-applied color accents\u003cbr data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003eForm: Scalloped edge side plate \/ bread and butter plate\u003cbr data-start=\"1611\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with light wear consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1716\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1946\"\u003eFounded in 1883, Johnson Brothers became one of England’s most successful ceramic exporters in the 20th century. By the interwar and postwar periods, their ironstone tableware was widely distributed throughout the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eTransfer printing allowed intricate engraved scenes to be reproduced consistently while maintaining the illusion of hand illustration. The “Olde English Countryside” pattern reflects mid-century nostalgia for pastoral permanence and rural architecture. It offered durability wrapped in romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2244\" data-end=\"2405\"\u003eThis was not elite porcelain. It was strong, dependable tableware built for repetition and daily life. That practicality is precisely why so much of it survives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2407\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eHow You’ll Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2487\"\u003eThis plate functions as both utility and visual anchor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2826\"\u003eIt works layered into a stack of white ironstone to introduce pattern without clutter. It can sit alone on open shelving to break up flat surfaces. It serves naturally as a dessert or bread plate within a darker table setting. It can also be styled beneath candles or small objects to create quiet structure on a console or coffee table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2828\" data-end=\"2919\"\u003eIts tone makes it especially effective in interiors that favor depth and material contrast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2956\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003eBecause it works harder than it looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3123\"\u003eIt brings narrative without fragility. It adds pattern without chaos. It grounds lighter ceramics and softens darker interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3125\" data-end=\"3151\"\u003eThis is not a rare object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3153\" data-end=\"3175\"\u003eIt is an enduring one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3177\" data-end=\"3188\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3190\" data-end=\"3195\"\u003e$18\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3197\" data-end=\"3348\"\u003eThis reflects condition, presentation, and retail curation. The pattern is widely known, but strong styling and careful sourcing elevate its placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003eSEO Title\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3367\" data-end=\"3473\"\u003eJohnson Bros Olde English Countryside Ironstone Plate\u003cbr data-start=\"3420\" data-end=\"3423\"\u003eMid-Century English Transferware, c. 1940s–1960s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3475\" data-end=\"3497\"\u003eMeta Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3499\" data-end=\"3650\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMid-century Johnson Bros “Olde English Countryside” ironstone plate with scalloped edge and sepia transfer village scene. English-made, c. 1940s–1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42950301548649,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/6E5707A4-9737-41AA-B7F1-B5F2F7249B72_1_105_c_5a03ab95-ad60-494b-b0b3-7035cde848b1.jpg?v=1772088371"},{"product_id":"hoenig-of-california-sculptural-divided-dish-mid-century-modern-art-pottery-c-1948-1955","title":"Hoenig of California Sculptural Divided Dish Mid-Century Modern Art Pottery, c. 1948–1955","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"318\"\u003eHoenig of California Sculptural Divided Serving Dish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"319\" data-end=\"365\"\u003eMid-Century Modern Art Pottery, c. 1948–1955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"382\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"384\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eThis is a sculptural, asymmetrical divided serving dish produced by Hoenig of California during the height of postwar American studio pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eThe form is bold and unapologetically mid-century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eTwo sweeping, curved compartments intersect in a crescent-meets-fan composition. One side is ribbed with radiating relief lines, echoing shell motifs. The other curves into a smooth, elongated channel. The silhouette reads biomorphic, almost atomic in movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"875\"\u003eThe glaze carries the character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eFinished in a soft ivory-to-blush tone with subtle surface crazing, the piece has warmth without ornament. The crackle pattern across the glaze is consistent with mid-century California art pottery and reflects age rather than damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThere is a small glaze flaw on one ridge, visible in close inspection. It does not compromise structure and reads as a kiln or handling mark rather than later damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1304\"\u003eThis is not minimalist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eIt is sculptural utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1338\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003eMaker: Hoenig of California\u003cbr data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1391\"\u003eOrigin: California, USA\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eEra: Late 1940s–mid 1950s\u003cbr data-start=\"1442\" data-end=\"1445\"\u003eMaterial: Glazed ceramic\u003cbr data-start=\"1469\" data-end=\"1472\"\u003eForm: Asymmetrical divided serving dish\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eFinish: Ivory \/ pale blush glaze with natural age-related crazing\u003cbr data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003eCondition: Very good vintage condition with minor glaze imperfections consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1675\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1680\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003eHistorical Context\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eHoenig of California operated during the golden era of California art pottery, when postwar optimism met experimental form. Unlike East Coast formal china, West Coast ceramics embraced organic silhouettes, asymmetry, and sculptural serving ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2123\"\u003eThese pieces were designed for cocktail culture, buffet service, and entertaining. They reflected the new American modern lifestyle: informal, social, and design-forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2277\"\u003eThe biomorphic curves and radiating shell detail place this firmly within the early atomic-era aesthetic, where function and form were equal priorities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2279\" data-end=\"2438\"\u003eHoenig pieces are less common than larger California names like Bauer or Metlox, which gives them quiet collector appeal among mid-century pottery enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2440\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003eHow You’ll Use It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2530\"\u003eThis piece is versatile in ways most divided dishes are not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2532\" data-end=\"2562\"\u003eIt functions beautifully as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2564\" data-end=\"2850\"\u003e• Mid-century cocktail serving dish for olives, nuts, or citrus\u003cbr data-start=\"2627\" data-end=\"2630\"\u003e• Decorative catchall on a console or credenza\u003cbr data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e• Jewelry tray that reads sculptural rather than utilitarian\u003cbr data-start=\"2739\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003e• Standalone art object styled on open shelving\u003cbr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2792\"\u003e• Accent piece layered into a neutral ceramic collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2852\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eBecause of its asymmetry, it doesn’t sit flat visually. It creates movement. It anchors a surface without bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3003\"\u003eWhy It Belongs In Your Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3074\"\u003eBecause mid-century California ceramics are about confidence in form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3076\" data-end=\"3233\"\u003eThis dish is expressive without being loud. It references the atomic era without cartoon nostalgia. It brings curvature and softness to structured interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3235\" data-end=\"3278\"\u003eIt’s not a mass-produced contemporary copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3280\" data-end=\"3349\"\u003eIt’s an original mid-century form with weight, presence, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3351\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42950304923753,"sku":null,"price":54.4,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/8DDE34C8-2969-45CF-A2EB-871242D2CAFC_1_105_c.jpg?v=1772088927"},{"product_id":"gray-s-pottery-hand-painted-grape-saucers-stoke-on-trent-england-c-1920s-40s-set-of-4","title":"Gray’s Pottery Hand-Painted Grape Saucers, Stoke-on-Trent England c. 1920s–40s (Set of 4)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-18\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:a517bc1f-8d42-4c1d-951c-23749a2ff08d-8\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"85f3afdf-ba6d-46ee-8884-f187e43a5b00\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"490\"\u003eThe Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"799\" data-start=\"505\"\u003eA set of four hand-painted saucers by Gray’s Pottery, Stoke-on-Trent, England, featuring a bold grape and vine motif in deep plum over ivory ground. Each saucer displays stylized grape clusters, curling tendrils, and broad leaves arranged in rhythmic circular composition around a central well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1054\" data-start=\"801\"\u003eThe saturated plum enamel contrasts crisply against the white ceramic body, while small green hand-applied dot accents add dimensional detail. The design reflects Gray’s distinctive interwar decorative style—graphic, confident, and unmistakably English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003eBackstamped to underside:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1149\" data-start=\"1083\"\u003e“Hand-Painted\u003cbr data-end=\"1099\" data-start=\"1096\"\u003eGray’s Pottery\u003cbr data-end=\"1116\" data-start=\"1113\"\u003eMade in Stoke-on-Trent\u003cbr data-end=\"1141\" data-start=\"1138\"\u003eEngland”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1201\" data-start=\"1151\"\u003eSecondary mark featuring ship emblem also present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1206\" data-start=\"1203\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1234\" data-start=\"1208\"\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1236\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1255\" data-start=\"1238\"\u003eForm \u0026amp; Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1258\" data-start=\"1255\"\u003eArt Deco \/ early mid-century English decorative pottery. The circular grape motif reflects the stylized botanical patterns popular in the 1920s–1940s, when Gray’s Pottery became known for bold, hand-finished surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1672\" data-start=\"1487\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1502\" data-start=\"1489\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1505\" data-start=\"1502\"\u003eGlazed earthenware with hand-painted enamel decoration. Raised enamel application visible in grape clusters and leaf outlines. Gloss glaze with crisp color saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1800\" data-start=\"1674\"\u003e→ \u003cstrong data-end=\"1689\" data-start=\"1676\"\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1692\" data-start=\"1689\"\u003eOfficial Gray’s Pottery backstamp, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Secondary ship mark indicates export production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1805\" data-start=\"1802\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"1832\" data-start=\"1807\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Provenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2019\" data-start=\"1833\"\u003eGray’s Pottery operated in Stoke-on-Trent from the early 20th century and became especially known during the 1920s–30s for hand-decorated ceramics influenced by Art Deco design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2048\" data-start=\"2021\"\u003eTheir wares often featured:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2050\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2089\" data-start=\"2052\"\u003eStylized fruit and botanical motifs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"2090\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2117\" data-start=\"2092\"\u003eStrong graphic outlines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"2120\"\u003eBold color contrasts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2143\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2174\" data-start=\"2145\"\u003eHand-applied enamel accents\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2296\" data-start=\"2176\"\u003eUnlike mass transferware, Gray’s decorative pieces were hand-finished, giving each example subtle variation and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2376\" data-start=\"2298\"\u003eThis set reflects that era’s blend of functional tableware and decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2381\" data-start=\"2378\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2397\" data-start=\"2383\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2426\" data-start=\"2398\"\u003eVery good vintage condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2602\" data-start=\"2428\"\u003eHand-painted enamel remains vibrant with minimal wear. No major cracks or structural damage observed. Light age-appropriate surface wear consistent with mid-20th-century use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2641\" data-start=\"2604\"\u003eStructurally sound and display-ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2646\" data-start=\"2643\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2668\" data-start=\"2648\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2670\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2682\" data-start=\"2670\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"\" data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2697\" data-start=\"2682\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2734\" data-start=\"2726\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2752\" data-start=\"2734\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGray’s Pottery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2789\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2762\" data-start=\"2753\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2789\" data-start=\"2762\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eStoke-on-Trent, England\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2797\" data-start=\"2790\"\u003eDate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2815\" data-start=\"2797\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ec. 1920s–1940s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2849\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2827\" data-start=\"2816\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2849\" data-start=\"2827\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGlazed earthenware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2885\" data-start=\"2850\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2862\" data-start=\"2850\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2885\" data-start=\"2862\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eHand-painted enamel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2913\" data-start=\"2886\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2894\" data-start=\"2886\"\u003eMotif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2913\" data-start=\"2894\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrapes and vine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2914\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2925\" data-start=\"2914\"\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2948\" data-start=\"2925\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSet of four saucers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"sm\" data-end=\"2961\" data-start=\"2949\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-end=\"2992\" data-start=\"2961\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eVery good vintage condition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2997\" data-start=\"2994\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3031\" data-start=\"2999\"\u003eWhy It Belongs in Your Home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3076\" data-start=\"3032\"\u003eThese are not delicate Victorian tea pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3115\" data-start=\"3078\"\u003eThey’re graphic. Bold. Architectural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3129\" data-start=\"3117\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3131\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3163\" data-start=\"3131\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3163\" data-start=\"3133\"\u003eA layered English china wall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3199\" data-start=\"3164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3199\" data-start=\"3166\"\u003eA bar cart with moody glassware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3236\" data-start=\"3200\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3236\" data-start=\"3202\"\u003eOpen shelving against dark paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3237\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3267\" data-start=\"3239\"\u003ePaired with brass and wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3321\" data-start=\"3269\"\u003eThe plum tone reads sophisticated rather than sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3353\" data-start=\"3323\"\u003eSmall format. Strong presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3358\" data-start=\"3355\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Viridian Eclection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42955089477737,"sku":null,"price":76.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/0093\/9369\/files\/9A5B87ED-E8B3-4119-BF97-D90EC1281E3A_1_105_c.jpg?v=1772377488"}],"url":"https:\/\/viridianeclection.com\/collections\/dinnerware.oembed?page=4","provider":"Viridian Eclection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}