W.S.
GEORGE "Blossoms" Fine Porcelain China. Description: Canarytone,
Lido Shape, Pink Flowers, Gray & Green Leaves, Platinum Trim with
Scalloped Edge. W.S. George was made in the U.S.A. This beautiful pattern is
discontinued.
The maker's mark is the early script "W.S. George"
with no other backstamps.
Condition: Excellent 60 year
old vintage condition. There are no chips, cracks or crazing. There is no
noticeable shelf wear. Light utensil marks may be seen on some plates. Light wear to the platinum trim exists as well.
| Company History: William
Shaw George (March 21, 1865 – April 12, 1925) bought a controlling interest
in the East Palestine Pottery Company located in Sebring, Ohio in 1904. He
added a new plant and renamed the company the Continental China Company. In
1909, he changed the name to the W. S. George Pottery Company. The company
produced semi-porcelain dinnerware, hotel ware, and toilet ware. In 1901, the
company built its Plant #2 in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Plant #3 in
Kittanning, Pennsylvania followed in 1914. A 1921 fire destroyed Plant #1 in
East Palestine, Ohio. The plant was rebuilt in 1924 and known as Plant #4.
After W. S. George died in 1925, his family continued to manage the business.
The Derwood and Radisson dinnerware shape lines were introduced in 1910 and continued
in production through the 1940s. Lido was introduced in the 1930s. Bolero was
produced in the 1940s and 1950s. When W. S. George Pottery Company filed for
bankruptcy in 1955, the Royal China Company bought Plant #4. The remaining W.
S. George Pottery Company holdings were liquated between 1959 and 1960. |
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The pricing from the drop down menu is per piece; I offer multiple piece discounts of up to 20% off. The following is a list of pieces available from the drop down list:
| * 1 -
Salad Plate, 7-5/8" Width |
| * 2 -
Rimmed Soup Bowls, 7-7/8" Width x 1-1/2"
Height. |
| * 2 -
Rimmed Fruit/Dessert (Sauce) Bowls, 5-3/4" Width x
1-1/4" Height. |
| * 4 -
Flat Cups, 2-1/2" Height x 3-5/8" Width x
4-1/2" Length (at Handle) |
| * 4 -
Saucer Plates for Flat Cups, 6" Width |
| * 1 -
9" Oval Vegetable Serving Bowl, 9-1/4" Length x
7" Width x 2" Height |
| * 1 -
11" Oval Serving Platter, 11-5/8" length x 8-7/8"
Width |
I'll be happy to combine items for shipping and I offer multiple piece discounts of up to 20% off as well. Thank you.
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