Salem Century Platter Dutch Couple Petit Point Design Salem China, founded in 1898 ended its china production in 1967. Manufactured in the 1920’s to 1940 time frame, the 11 3/4 inch by 8 3/4 inch oval Century platter has the 22k gold treatment along the rim, and a Petit Point/Needlepoint look with its central design of a Dutch couple.

Famous designer Viktor Schreckengost, who had previously worked at Hall China Company, is the creative genius behind many Salem patterns. This platter has some utensil marks and slight acid staining on front edging and again, on the backside. There are no cracks, or chips, and it is, over all, in fine vintage condition.
 

1938 Taylor Smith and Taylor Pink Castle China 10 PCS This Taylor Smith and Taylor china lot is done in the Pink Castle pattern which dates back to 1938. The pieces are what is referred to as garland shaped and feature a central transfer ware design of dark pink English scenes, with scalloped edges and raised leaf design on the inside edge.

This offering consists of a total of 10 pieces. Included are:

5 berry/sauce/dessert bowls measuring 5 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/8 inch deep
3 bread and butter plates measuring 6 1/4 inches in diameter
2 saucers measuring 6 inches in diameter

The pieces are in overall very good condition for their 70 plus years of age. There are no cracks on any of the pieces and they are free of crazing. There are utensil markings on the pieces, although not very apparent. The transfer ware design is distinct and bright.

There are some imperfections we would like to note (the areas noted are slight and do not detract from look, charm or functionality of the pieces, and are being mentioned for the sake of accuracy):

Berry bowl (small chip/flake on the topside)
Berry bowl (small chip/flake on topside, and two underneath)
Bread and butter (small chip/flake on the underside)
Bread and butter (very slight acid stain/discoloration on the inner edge)

One of the saucers has red marks which match the transfer ware coloring outside of the design area, which occurred during the time of manufacturing. Also, there are the standard marks on the back from the firing process.

Each piece is stamped in green on the backside: Taylor Smith and Taylor USA. Also, both the berry bowls and bread and butter plates are stamped with the number 10402. The saucers are stamped with the number 2402.
 

Two Sebring China 1949 Rose Bower Soup Bowls 22K Gold With their wide 1 1/2 inch border of warranted 22K gold, and the delicate pink and blue flowers, the two 8 inch in diameter soup/vegetable bowls are a pretty pair. For their sixty years of age, they appear to have been used minimally, if at all.

There are no cracks or chips with the gold filigree and rose decoration being bright and intact without print loss. We do note that one of the bowls has crazing on the front and backside.

The Sebring China stamped trademark is on the backside, along with pattern name, Rose Bower and year dated A-49.
 

Sango Side-Handled Serving Platter Red Rose Pattern This is a lovely, large 13 3/4 inch by 9 1/2 inch oval serving platter in the Red Rose pattern.

On a white background, there is one large bouquet of handpainted roses, done in shades of red, pink, and white with green leaves. A smaller rose design is on the opposite side of the serving platter. The side handles are white with gold print scrolls and curliques.

The platter is in excellent, appears unused, condition. It has the Sango name and Red Rose stamped underneath the base, which also has a ceramic bar in relief to allow for the platter to rest above the surface on which it is placed.
 

Capodimonte Marked Heart Shaped Candy/Mint Dish Such a pretty stylized heart-shaped dish measuring 7 1/2 inches by 8 1/2 inches and done in varying shades of mauve/plum.

From the lightly tinged coloring of the smooth central area, there are radiating lines to the scrolled edging in deeper plum tones. A relief bow completes the appealing look.

There are no chips, cracks or nicks on this piece. There is a crown over the letter N backstamp in black under the base with the words Capodimonte, Made in Italy.
 

1984 Lefton China Tree Shaped Cardinals Candy Dish This lovely Lefton dish measures 7 3/4 inches long by 6 1/2 inches wide at the widest point.

Red cardinals and green holly leaves and berries adorn a white background. Dish has gold gilt around the edges. In great all-around condition; free of any chips, cracks or flakes.

Marked on the backside Lefton China copyright 1984 Geo. Z. Lefton 04540
 

Godinger 11 Piece Porcelain Dip/Condiment/Pate Set-NEW Unused and in its original satin-lined box, is this Garden of Eden, Godinger condiment/dip set. Features a center bowl measuring 6 inches in width by 2 1/2 inches in height, resembling a large flower blossom in delicate pink and ivory colors, with scalloped edging.

Five bowls in matching color tones measure 5 1/4 inches by 3 inches and are designed as petals/large buds to complement the center flower. Five additional bowls/dishes are 6 inches by 3 1/2 inches and have subtle green shading. These bowls are leaf-shaped with attractive veining.

What an eye-catching centerpiece to a tropical themed/luau get-together. Be creative mixing and matching petals and leaves. Fill them up with your favorite tasty treats, and you have both a practical and attractive porcelain set.
 

3 Shenango Berry/Fruit Bowls Old Restaurantware With its marvelous geometric banding done in yellow, brown, burnt orange, and green color palette, these 5 1/4 inch in diameter berry bowls are sure to please the purchaser.

The bowls are of substantial weight, and of vitreous ware construction. Each has the Indian new Castle, PA hallmark on the backside, along with the #75.

All 3 are in excellent vintage condition, without any chips, cracks, nicks or utensil marks.
 

1920's Homer Laughlin Hexagonal Floral Design Platter Pretty yellow and orange flowers decorate this hexagonal 10 inch by 7 1/4 inch platter. There are some areas of acid staining, crazing and knife marks, but this vintage 80 years of age platter is without any cracks, chips, or nicks.

The Homer Laughlin stamp is worn but can be seen on the backside, along with the #B8N5. This marking dates the platter as being manufactured in February of 1928. During the 1920’s, Homer Laughlin used letters A-M to designate month of manufacture (no letter I was used), and just a single digit represented the year. Two letters, either an L or an N, along with a single digit number, represented the plant location.
 

Late 1940's Wood and Sons Ironstone Measuring Pitcher This Alpine White English Ironstone pitcher by Wood & Sons stands stands 6 1/2 inches tall and is 4 3/8 inches wide across the rim to the spout.

It features a country design of a little girl, butter churn, sack of flour and barrel on the front along with measuring conversions: 3 teaspoons = 1 tablespoon, 4 tablespoons = 1/4 cup, etc. The design, wording, and also the band accents that appear around the rim and handle are done in brown.

Marked on the bottom: Wood & Sons Burslem England Alpine White English Ironstone. Also has the lion stamp with the notation Ralph 1750 Moses 1751 Enoch 1784 above the lion design. This backstamp corresponds to the late 1940's time frame as the date of manufacture.

In great condition, free of any chips, cracks or flakes. There are crazing lines present on various areas of the pitcher, however, it does not detract from its appeal.
 

1926-1929 Moriyama Japan Lusterware Creamer & Sugar Set This old creamer and sugar bowl done in eye catching florals and geometric designs of orange, gold, black and cream colors has a red backstamp bearing a wreath with a double M. The mark represents the Moriyama Factory of Morimachi, Japan, during its manufacturing years of 1926-1929.

The creamer stands 3 1/2 inches in height, with the sugar measuring 3 3/4 inches in height. The sugar bowl does not have a lid.

Both pieces have a crackle appearance on their surface and there are no chips, flakes or loss to the vivid colors. This vintage set also has the words, Handpainted, Japan under each base.
 

Cobalt Blue & Gold La Vie En Rose Bowl-France Lovely deep blue and gold decorated porcelain bowl with central roses and leaves design. Measuring 10 inches long and 3 3/4 inches at its widest point, the banana shaped bowl has a 1/2 inch border treatment of the cobalt blue with gold scrolling.

Stamped in gold on the backside with the French Porcelaine, crossed arrows, and the pattern name, La Vie En Rose, the bowl has no chips or cracks, but does show slight wear to the leaf design and border.
 

11 Syracuse China Cala Lilly Fruit/Berry/Dessert Bowls Syracuse China Fruit/Berry/Sauce/Dessert Bowls measure 4 1/2 inches in diameter across the top and 1 inch in height.

Matching bowls are done in off-white with tan banding on the interior sides and melon colored cala lillies with mint green leaves. Although there is only one bowl pictured, this offering is for 11 matching bowls, in great overall condition, free of any chips, cracks or flakes.

Stamped on the bottom of each bowl is Syracuse China Corporation USA with the number 14-C and candle design. Bowls are quite heavy, weighing 4 1/2 pounds before packaging.
 

2 Syracuse China Upscale Restaurant/Hotel Platters Excellent condition on these two Syracuse China 11 5/8 inch by 8 1/8 inch platters that feature an ivory/cream color background decorated with gold banding and geometric design.

There are no chips, cracks or flakes on this pair marked with the Syralite pattern as well as the Syracuse China name and trademark.

Syracuse China was well-known as one of the major manufactures to the restaurant, hotel, and transportation industries, and the oval platters we are offering attest to the quality of their creations.
 

1920's Taylor Smith & Taylor Platter Pink Roses A delicate lovely pattern of pink roses and leaves decorate this 1920’s Taylor Smith and Taylor platter. Measuring 11 3/4 inches x 8 3/4 inches, the platter has no cracks, chips or flakes.

It does show some age staining, and crazing, but over all, is in fine vintage condition. Stamped in green on the backside with the TST Company trademark.