Saturday Swap Meet Finds

An interesting morning at my favorite hangout. I bought a lot of merchandise which I will list for you later, but I want to tell you about the one that I didn't buy. Walking down one of the aisles I spotted a large table loaded with plates and bowls. Looking closer I saw that it was restaurantware and turning over one of the plates it was marked Wallace. Each piece was pink covered with white flowers completely up to the edges. I had seen this before and was almost positive that it was a line that Wallace had made specifically for the Hawaiian restaurant and hotel market back in the 50's. The designs were later copied by TEPCO sold with the same names. A big trademark lawsuit was filed and I think the result was that TEPCO had to change the names. There were almost 100 pieces, but almost all were flatware and cereal bowls. I have a Shadowleaf platter from Wallace that is a part of this line listed for $150.00, but I wasn't sure about the value of these common pieces. The dealer wanted $80.00 for the lot which I really didn't want to spend without more information, so I passed it by.

After I got home I did the research. Couldn't find a lot except to verify what I already knew and find out that replacements designates the pattern as WAL6. Unfortunately I can't find much pricing information. I found a chop plate on ebay for $5.99. I think that is way under priced for this item, but I'm glad I didn't buy the lot. I'll see if the dealer wants to negotiate tomorrow if the china is still there.

Here's a shot of the Shadowleaf platter that I have in the store:


Wallace Shadow Leaf Platter

This is a typical example of how I learn things even when I don't buy the items. I need to start taking a small camera with me to take pictures of these items.

Now on to the items I did buy:

• 5 Vernon Kilns Homespun Luncheon Plates Update (08/12/09) Listed: Vernon Kilns Homespun at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall



• Six various Homer Laughlin Theme Shape California Mission wall plates Update (08/11/09) All of these Mission plates have been listed.

Church Plates at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall


• One California Mission Plate unknown pottery Update (08/11/09) Listed



• A beautiful large tab handled Japanese platter. Either Kyoto or Jyoto I'm not sure yet.Update (08/12/09) Listed: Kyoto Platter at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall


I will research, photograph and list these this week and update this post.
Thanks for listening.... ☺☺☺☺