Two (2) Vintage McNicol China Rose Garden Oval Platters - Restaurant Ware
This auction is for two (2) Vintage McNicol China Rose Garden Oval Platters - Restaurant Ware. Each platter, which is 3/4” tall, 7-1/4” long and 4-3/4” wide, is in excellent vintage condition with no damage, chips, cracks or crazing.
This pattern is identified as Rose Garden (also referred to as Montgomery or Blue Rose Garden), produced by McNicol China. Manufactured in Clarksburg, West Virginia, this durable vitrified china was specifically designed for the hospitality industry, including restaurants, hotels, and railroads. - Name: Rose Garden (Print P155) or Montgomery. - Design: A blue floral transferware pattern featuring roses and leaves, typically arranged in a wide band around the rim. - Material: Heavyweight vitrified "restaurant ware" intended to withstand commercial use without fading or crazing. - Market History: This specific pattern was used by various institutional clients, including the Atlanta and West Point Railroad around 1949 and was distributed by companies like Morris Gordon & Son.