DINNERWARE SAMPLES
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EGGSHELL
This rental includes Homer Laughlin's Eggshell Georgian designs that were developed in the summer of 1933. By August of that same year, five sizes of plates and two saucers were made. These varying sizes, a nod to Laughlin's history, complement this Eggshell offering.
RENTAL FEE: $1.00
WHITE GOLD TRIM
It was during the late 1860s that Haviland developed the "blank" for its most popular pattern, Ranson—a crimped edged design. Delicately crafted and light in weight, the new blank was easily decorated and became an immediate success. Many of these older pieces remain in existence today and are included in our White Gold Trim set.
RENTAL FEE: $1.25
blue GOLD TRIM
RENTAL FEE: $1.25
white FLORAL
The Nippon Noritake Lorraine pattern was introduced around 1918. The plate's narrow cream band with hand painted pink roses complement this collection of soft floral designs.
RENTAL FEE: $1.00
old world
Noritake has been a fixture in American military bases for years, with history dating back to 1876. Many servicemen would send their families back home these beautifully crafted sets of fine china. This section includes an assortment of Noritake designs.
RENTAL FEE: $1.00
dessert plates
These plates are also used for salads.
old world
Meito China Company, founded in 1908, manufactures four major lines. Their vast number of patterns reflect the rich traditions of both East and West. Our Japan designs include those by Meito as well as Noritake, Monarch, and Kongo SDS.
RENTAL FEE: $0.80
white floral
"A set in every home" became Théodore Haviland's goal when he came to the U.S. in the late 1890s. In fact, full services of china can be found in Sears catalogs of the 1920s. Today, it is estimated that there are more than 30,000 patterns and variations of Haviland, some of which are included in this White Floral section.
RENTAL FEE: $0.80
eggshell
Paden City Pottery, established in 1907 near Paden City , WV., began producing kitchenware in the 1930s. Although manufacturing ceased in 1953, the company left us with a treasure trove of beautiful designs, including those in our Eggshell collection.
RENTAL FEE: $0.80
bread plates
old world
The earliest Noritake and Meito dinnerware plates were mostly hand-painted, often with liberal applications of gold. By the early 1920s, Noritake introduced assembly line techniques which allowed for mass production. These and other plates are included in this Japan assortment.
RENTAL FEE: $0.45
EGGSHELL
The Pope Gosser company organized in Coshocton, Ohio in 1902 by Charles F. Gosser and Bentley Pope. The company closed in 1958, but their pieces remain, some of which are included in this collection.
RENTAL FEE: $0.45
white floral
Several of Haviland’s most popular patterns were produced in the U.S. from 1942 to 1957, including the Apple Blossom design, part of this White Floral offering.
RENTAL FEE: $0.45
gold trim
The history of Porzellan Manufaktur Nymphenburg is linked to the royal Bavarian Wittelsbach family. In 1747, Elector Max III Joseph set up the electoral porcelain manufacturing company near Munich. At first, the Wittelsbach family was the main procurer of electoral porcelain, commissioning both the "Royal Bavarian Service" as well as gifts for friends and royal families. Wittelsbach, as well as Tirschenreuth Pasco take their places in our Gold Trim offerings.
RENTAL FEE: $0.60
LUNCHEON PLATES & SETS
A few examples of Noritake, Haviland, and Hutschenreuther plates are below. Other designs are also included.
Plates $0.85
Sets: $1.00
CURRIER & IVES SET
Artists Nathaniel Currier and James Merritt Ives, both successful American print makers from the late 1800s, produced lithographs that represented every phase of American life. Decades later their prints would become inspiration for the Royal China Company.
