Shenango Mid-Century Restaurant Ware Creamer (c. 1940s–1950s)
Viridian Eclection
The Piece A compact mid-century ceramic creamer produced by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania, dating to the 1940s–1950s. Finished in a warm tan glaze with a white interior, th...
The Piece
A compact mid-century ceramic creamer produced by the Shenango China Company of New Castle, Pennsylvania, dating to the 1940s–1950s. Finished in a warm tan glaze with a white interior, this piece exemplifies classic American restaurant ware—simple, durable, and quietly well-designed.
Design & Construction
Restaurant-Ware Creamer
→ Maker: Shenango China Company
→ Origin: New Castle, Pennsylvania, USA
→ Date: c. 1940s–1950s
→ Material: Glazed stoneware
→ Finish: Tan exterior with white interior
→ Mark: Original Shenango backstamp
Designed for institutional use, the form is thick-walled and well balanced, with a reinforced base and sturdy handle intended to withstand daily service.
Condition
Very good vintage condition. No cracks or structural damage observed. Light surface wear and minor glaze inconsistencies consistent with age and commercial production. Maker’s mark remains clear and legible on the base.
Why It Belongs in Your Home
Because real utility has its own kind of elegance. This creamer works just as well holding milk, syrup, or sauce as it does styled on open shelving or tucked into a kitchen vignette. It brings an honest, American mid-century feel—unfussy, tactile, and built to last longer than trends.
Every piece is packed with professional-grade materials: multiple foam layers, double-boxing, directional and fragile handling labels. For large furniture we use custom timber crating. We photograph packing before dispatch and can provide images on request.
White-glove delivery is complimentary within 100 miles of Reno, NV. National shipping quotes provided at checkout. All shipments are photographed and documented. Damage claims must be filed with the carrier; we provide all documentation needed to support your claim.
Local pickup is available at Viridian HQ (Reno, NV) with 2–4 days notice. Contact us to arrange. Private viewings also available.
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Antiques are irreplaceable and one-of-a-kind. Carrier handling is outside our control once a piece has left our facility, and major carriers including FedEx do not insure antiques. We do everything within our power to ensure safe transit, but cannot accept liability for carrier damage. If damage occurs in transit, we will provide full documentation to support your carrier claim.
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