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- Bill
- Married with six children and 11 grandchildren. retired from USN in 1988 with 30 years of active service.
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Saturday, April 24, 2010
March Sales: Sakura, Caribe Sterling, Sone, Johann Haviland, Decora Ceramics, Shenango, Harmony House, Royal Copenhagen
Here's a list of the sales that I had in March.
Description -- White body, gold trim. Gold stars on blue rim, white center well. 10 5/8" diameter x 4" foot ring x 2 1/2" high. This is a discontinued pattern, issue dates unknown. Excellent used condition with no damage except light wear. Last seen replacement value $33.99 ea.
Historical Data -- Sakura was a private company established in New York City in the 1960's for the marketing of quality designed consumer dinnerware. They were purchased in 2000 by Oneida and are now the ceramic tableware division of that company. Many well known designers provide patterns for them.
More pictures and details to follow as time allows. Thanks for your patience.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
February Sales: Spode, Noritake, Fitz & Floyd
Here's a list of the few sales that I had in February,
Description -- Blanc de Chine Line, Pattern #Y3456. 10 5/8" diameter. All white body with an embossed Turquoise floral rim. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Spode bottom mark with additional decorators marks. Current (06/09) replacement value $41.99 each.
Historical Data -- Spode was founded in 1770. Copeland acquired the Spode business in 1833. In 1976 the company merged with Royal Worchester. They continue to make fine pottery today.
Description -- Pattern 5932. All white body, platinum trim & highlights. 4 1/2" high, 10 1/4" handle to spout, 4 1/4" opening, 3 1/8"" foot ring. Issue dates unknown. Excellent used condition with light wear. Current 09/09 replacement value $79.95.
Historical Data -- The Noritake Company was established in the village of Noritake near Nagoya Japan by Baron Morimura in January 1904. Today it is one of the premier makers of fine China in the world.
Description -- Fitz & Floyd - Vegetable Harvest (Asparagus) Luncheon Plate. 9 1/8" diameter. Purple Asparagus stalk on white background. Excellent condition with no damage. Issued in 1982 discontinued around 1987.
Historical Data -- Fitz & Floyd was founded in 1960 as an import company. They continue today to have a reputation for high quality gift, dinnerware and collectibles. Add this piece to your table as a centerpiece.
Description -- Pattern #6437 10 5/8" diameter, Gray roses on the side. Excellent used condition with no damage. First issued in 1963 and discontinued in 1976. Current (05/09) replacement value $21.99 each.
Historical Data -- The Noritake Company was established in the village of Noritake near Nagoya Japan by Baron Morimura in January 1904. Today it is one of the premier makers of fine China in the world.
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Atomic Mall Sidewalk Sale
Sorry to have been away so long, but taxes are over with and it is time to get back to work.
Wow! I finally finished discounting all 2400++ listings in my Atomic Mall Store ( http://www.atomicmall.com/qualityjunk ) in preparation for our big sidewalk sale this coming weekend. Just a hint for you bargain hunters out there - almost everything has been reduced by 50% for the duration of the sale.
I hope that all of you will take advantage of this sale. I will leave my discounts on until 28 Apr 2010 at which time everthing will be returned to the original price and selective discounts will be given on individual listings or groups of listings. Of course after the sale all offers will be considered.
More later. Thanks for listening.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Missing a Month.
I have been so busy with other issues that I have neglected this blog for over a month and I want to let everyone know that I am still alive and kicking. I still have a few business and personal issues to deal with, but I promise to be back up and running here in April. Thanks for understanding. Bill aka Quality Junk
Friday, February 05, 2010
Pottery Sales: Franciscan, Fukagawa, Lenox, Mikasa, Syracuse
I am finally getting around to playing a little catch up. Here is a list of sales in 2010 so far.
RECENT SALES
Franciscan Hacienda Gold Salad & Bread Plates
Description -- California Pottery, Hacienda Line. White body with yellow and tan geometric bands and flowers. First issued in 1965 and discontinued in 1983. Excellent used condition, no chips, cracks or crazing. In the 1960's, the "hand made" look was back in favor with consumers and the ringed grooves of the Hacienda line were a successful entry into the dinnerware market by Franciscan. US Backstamp.
Historical Data -- Gladding, McBean and Company started in 1875. The company grew and acquired other potteries. They made sewer pipes, floor tiles, dinnerwares, and art pottery with a variety of trademarks. In 1934, dinnerware and art pottery were sold under the name Franciscan Ware. The company became Interpace Corporation and in 1979 was purchased by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. The plant was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Syracuse Sauce Bowls
Description -- Restaurantware. 3" diameter x 1 1/2" foot ring, white body, blue & red band with crosses and scrolls. Blue wreath with HPH monogram in center, yellow roses. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. While we are offering these individually there will be a considerable shipping discont for multiple purchases. I have not been able to decypher the HPH monogram although I assume it to be a restaurant or hotel.
Historical Data -- Syracuse China, located in Lyncourt, New York (a suburb of Syracuse), was founded in 1871 as Onondaga Pottery Company (O.P. Co.) in the town of Geddes next to Syracuse and is still producing to this day. Initially a producer of earthenware, in the late 19th century, O.P.Co., under President James Pass, developed a new china body and won the medal for translucent china at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. In 1897 production turned to the vitreous china body. Its first colored china body, "Old Ivory," appeared in 1926. The company thrived with its hotel and railroad sales. The narrow-bodied "Econo-Rim" was tailored for the cramped table space of dining cars. Highly sought after collectible patterns sell regularly on eBay and at estate sales. The company was renowned for its fine china designs until 1970 when it limited its production to mostly restaurant dinnerware. They purchased the Mayer China Co and the Shenango China Co in 1984. In 1995, Libbey Inc. of Toledo, Ohio purchased the Syracuse China Company to complement its strong presence in the food service industry. My best information is that Libbey is closing the plant in 2009 and will manufacture off shore with the Syracuse trademark.
Mikasa Kabuki Dinner Plates
Description -- Mikasa Fine China Line Kabuki Dinner Plates. L9011 Japan. 10 1/2" diameter, White body with green band and multicolored floral design. First issued in 1978 and was discontinued in 1985. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Current (05/09) replacement value $19.99.
Historical Data -- In the 1930's, Mikasa was established as an international trading company based in Secaucus, New Jersey. Named in honor of Prince Mikasa, the youngest brother of Emperor Hirohito, Mikasa soon became one of the most recognized Japanese brand names in the West. The company itself never attempted to "manufacture" any of its dinnerware. Rather, the Mikasa branded items were imported from Japan, Ireland, England, France, and Germany. By the 1950's customer requests were pouring in from all parts of the country, and department stores could not shelve enough stock to meet demand. By the early 1960's, Mikasa had established a reputation as "the pioneer of American casual." The 1970's brought new retail store locations. Showrooms and warehouses appeared in Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In an effort to stay as competitive as possible during the 1980's, Mikasa added crystal stemware, stainless steel flatware and other household accessories to its product offerings. Today, Mikasa continues to leverage the momentum it has built over the decades since its start.
Lenox Poppies on Blue Salt & Pepper Shakers
Description -- Chinastone Line. 3" tall x 2 3/8" wide, deep blue accents, red flowers. Excellent used condition with no damage. First issued in 1984 and discontinued in 2007. Current (01/10) replacement value $89.95.
Historical Data -- Lenox is the name of a porcelain maker. Walter Scott Lenox and Jonathan Coxon, Sr., founded the Ceramic Art Company in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1889. In 1906, Lenox left and started his own company called Lenox. The company makes a porcelain that is similar to Irish Belleek. Their superior dinnerware has made the company famous. Lenox was bought by Department 56 in 2005.
Fukagawa Arita Gold Bamboo Bud Vases
Description -- Arita, Pattern 901. 5 1/4" tall. Handpainted Gold & Gray bamboo trees on white body with gold trim. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Estimated (10/09) replacement value $12.99 each.
Historical Data -- In 1894 the modern Fukagawa company was founded in Arita by Chuji Fukagawa, with the Fukagawa mark of Mount Fuji and a stream, as its trade mark. The Fukagawa company has served as purveyor for the Japanese Imperial Household since 1910 and only produces white true high temperature porcelain.
Franciscan Madeira Covered Sugar Bowl
Description -- Franciscan Madeira Sugar Bowl w/Lid California Pottery. No damage, excellent used condition. First issued in 1967 and discontinued in 1983. Current replacement value on this sugar bowl is $24.99.
Historical Data: -- Franciscan Ware, or Franciscan Pottery as it was first named in 1934, was manufactured by Gladding-McBean and Company of Glendale, CA. The Franciscan line continued in California until 1984 when the facility at Glendale was closed and all production moved to England. Franciscan is now a part of the Wedgewood Group.
Franciscan Pomegranate Shaker & Dinner Plates
Description -- California Pottery, Eclipse Line. Same elliptical shape as the very popular Starburst pattern. Speckled tan background with sprays of gray and rust colored pomegranates. First issued in 1954 and discontinued in 1958. Excellent used condition with no damage.
Historical Data -- Gladding, McBean and Company started in 1875. The company grew and acquired other potteries. They made sewer pipes, floor tiles, dinnerwares, and art pottery with a variety of trademarks. In 1934, dinnerware and art pottery were sold under the name Franciscan Ware. The company became Interpace Corporation and in 1979 was purchased by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. The plant was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Eclipse Shape -- Eclipse shapes were designed by Franciscan staff designer George James and are representative of typical mid 20th century household dinnerware.
Franciscan Duet Dinner Plates
Description -- California Pottery. Eclipse Line. 10 7/8" diameter, 2 pink flowers & gray stems. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Current replacement value on these plates is $13.99 each. Duet was first issued in 1956 and was discontinued in 1961..
Duet -- Duet came in 1956 and evokes images of large tail finned cars and the romance of teenage beach movies. Two romanticized red roses lie entwined to one side of the pieces, exaggerating the already irregular shape. With pink and black colors, it is the embodimentof a 1950's kitchen. This is period dinnerware on a family shape that showcases some of the finest of mid-century design. ("Franciscan - An American Dinnerware Tradition" by Bob Page and Dale Frederiksen)
Historical Data -- Gladding, McBean and Company started in 1875. The company grew and acquired other potteries. They made sewer pipes, floor tiles, dinnerwares, and art pottery with a variety of trademarks. In 1934, dinnerware and art pottery were sold under the name Franciscan Ware. The company became Interpace Corporation and in 1979 was purchased by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. The plant was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Details to follow later.
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Description -- California Pottery, Hacienda Line. White body with yellow and tan geometric bands and flowers. First issued in 1965 and discontinued in 1983. Excellent used condition, no chips, cracks or crazing. In the 1960's, the "hand made" look was back in favor with consumers and the ringed grooves of the Hacienda line were a successful entry into the dinnerware market by Franciscan. US Backstamp.
Historical Data -- Gladding, McBean and Company started in 1875. The company grew and acquired other potteries. They made sewer pipes, floor tiles, dinnerwares, and art pottery with a variety of trademarks. In 1934, dinnerware and art pottery were sold under the name Franciscan Ware. The company became Interpace Corporation and in 1979 was purchased by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. The plant was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Description -- Restaurantware. 3" diameter x 1 1/2" foot ring, white body, blue & red band with crosses and scrolls. Blue wreath with HPH monogram in center, yellow roses. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. While we are offering these individually there will be a considerable shipping discont for multiple purchases. I have not been able to decypher the HPH monogram although I assume it to be a restaurant or hotel.
Historical Data -- Syracuse China, located in Lyncourt, New York (a suburb of Syracuse), was founded in 1871 as Onondaga Pottery Company (O.P. Co.) in the town of Geddes next to Syracuse and is still producing to this day. Initially a producer of earthenware, in the late 19th century, O.P.Co., under President James Pass, developed a new china body and won the medal for translucent china at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. In 1897 production turned to the vitreous china body. Its first colored china body, "Old Ivory," appeared in 1926. The company thrived with its hotel and railroad sales. The narrow-bodied "Econo-Rim" was tailored for the cramped table space of dining cars. Highly sought after collectible patterns sell regularly on eBay and at estate sales. The company was renowned for its fine china designs until 1970 when it limited its production to mostly restaurant dinnerware. They purchased the Mayer China Co and the Shenango China Co in 1984. In 1995, Libbey Inc. of Toledo, Ohio purchased the Syracuse China Company to complement its strong presence in the food service industry. My best information is that Libbey is closing the plant in 2009 and will manufacture off shore with the Syracuse trademark.
Description -- Mikasa Fine China Line Kabuki Dinner Plates. L9011 Japan. 10 1/2" diameter, White body with green band and multicolored floral design. First issued in 1978 and was discontinued in 1985. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Current (05/09) replacement value $19.99.
Historical Data -- In the 1930's, Mikasa was established as an international trading company based in Secaucus, New Jersey. Named in honor of Prince Mikasa, the youngest brother of Emperor Hirohito, Mikasa soon became one of the most recognized Japanese brand names in the West. The company itself never attempted to "manufacture" any of its dinnerware. Rather, the Mikasa branded items were imported from Japan, Ireland, England, France, and Germany. By the 1950's customer requests were pouring in from all parts of the country, and department stores could not shelve enough stock to meet demand. By the early 1960's, Mikasa had established a reputation as "the pioneer of American casual." The 1970's brought new retail store locations. Showrooms and warehouses appeared in Canada, Europe, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In an effort to stay as competitive as possible during the 1980's, Mikasa added crystal stemware, stainless steel flatware and other household accessories to its product offerings. Today, Mikasa continues to leverage the momentum it has built over the decades since its start.
Description -- Chinastone Line. 3" tall x 2 3/8" wide, deep blue accents, red flowers. Excellent used condition with no damage. First issued in 1984 and discontinued in 2007. Current (01/10) replacement value $89.95.
Historical Data -- Lenox is the name of a porcelain maker. Walter Scott Lenox and Jonathan Coxon, Sr., founded the Ceramic Art Company in Trenton, New Jersey, in 1889. In 1906, Lenox left and started his own company called Lenox. The company makes a porcelain that is similar to Irish Belleek. Their superior dinnerware has made the company famous. Lenox was bought by Department 56 in 2005.
Description -- Arita, Pattern 901. 5 1/4" tall. Handpainted Gold & Gray bamboo trees on white body with gold trim. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Estimated (10/09) replacement value $12.99 each.
Historical Data -- In 1894 the modern Fukagawa company was founded in Arita by Chuji Fukagawa, with the Fukagawa mark of Mount Fuji and a stream, as its trade mark. The Fukagawa company has served as purveyor for the Japanese Imperial Household since 1910 and only produces white true high temperature porcelain.
Description -- Franciscan Madeira Sugar Bowl w/Lid California Pottery. No damage, excellent used condition. First issued in 1967 and discontinued in 1983. Current replacement value on this sugar bowl is $24.99.
Historical Data: -- Franciscan Ware, or Franciscan Pottery as it was first named in 1934, was manufactured by Gladding-McBean and Company of Glendale, CA. The Franciscan line continued in California until 1984 when the facility at Glendale was closed and all production moved to England. Franciscan is now a part of the Wedgewood Group.
Description -- California Pottery, Eclipse Line. Same elliptical shape as the very popular Starburst pattern. Speckled tan background with sprays of gray and rust colored pomegranates. First issued in 1954 and discontinued in 1958. Excellent used condition with no damage.
Historical Data -- Gladding, McBean and Company started in 1875. The company grew and acquired other potteries. They made sewer pipes, floor tiles, dinnerwares, and art pottery with a variety of trademarks. In 1934, dinnerware and art pottery were sold under the name Franciscan Ware. The company became Interpace Corporation and in 1979 was purchased by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. The plant was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Eclipse Shape -- Eclipse shapes were designed by Franciscan staff designer George James and are representative of typical mid 20th century household dinnerware.
Description -- California Pottery. Eclipse Line. 10 7/8" diameter, 2 pink flowers & gray stems. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks or crazing. Current replacement value on these plates is $13.99 each. Duet was first issued in 1956 and was discontinued in 1961..
Duet -- Duet came in 1956 and evokes images of large tail finned cars and the romance of teenage beach movies. Two romanticized red roses lie entwined to one side of the pieces, exaggerating the already irregular shape. With pink and black colors, it is the embodimentof a 1950's kitchen. This is period dinnerware on a family shape that showcases some of the finest of mid-century design. ("Franciscan - An American Dinnerware Tradition" by Bob Page and Dale Frederiksen)
Historical Data -- Gladding, McBean and Company started in 1875. The company grew and acquired other potteries. They made sewer pipes, floor tiles, dinnerwares, and art pottery with a variety of trademarks. In 1934, dinnerware and art pottery were sold under the name Franciscan Ware. The company became Interpace Corporation and in 1979 was purchased by Josiah Wedgwood & Sons. The plant was closed in 1984 and all production was moved to England.
Details to follow later.
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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Updates to My Atomic Mall Store Pottery Categories
My apologies again for not updating recently. A combination of the Holidays and changes to my store on Atomic Mall (Quality Junk) have just taken over my available time for a while.
While all of my holiday sale prices have expired I am in the processes of putting almost all of my listings back on sale at 50% off until May. At the same time I have been putting all of my listings into categories in the store to make it easier to find what you want. In all Atomic Mall Stores there are two category lists. One is provided by the mall and is available for all sellers to use and the second is developed by each store owner. Usually the store categories are more or less specifically tailored to the stores merchandise and the mall list is more general in nature.
Most of my merchandise is pottery so most of my store categories are designed to sort my listings by the state or country where the Pottery was made. This is all a work in progress and I intend to revise it as needed.
As a general rule if you are on my Quality Junk home page and are looking for Pottery in general (ie, art pottery, dinnerware, restaurantware) use the bottom list for mall categories. If you are searching for pottery made in a specific geographical location(ie, Ohio, California, England, Japan) use the store categories in the upper list. If you are searching for a specific pottery (ie, Franciscan, Wedgwood, Noritake) use the Store search window at the top of the page. The Mall and Store categories ar actually links so all you have to do is click on them. to use the search window you have to type or paste your search term in.
More details later. Thanks for listening
While all of my holiday sale prices have expired I am in the processes of putting almost all of my listings back on sale at 50% off until May. At the same time I have been putting all of my listings into categories in the store to make it easier to find what you want. In all Atomic Mall Stores there are two category lists. One is provided by the mall and is available for all sellers to use and the second is developed by each store owner. Usually the store categories are more or less specifically tailored to the stores merchandise and the mall list is more general in nature.
Most of my merchandise is pottery so most of my store categories are designed to sort my listings by the state or country where the Pottery was made. This is all a work in progress and I intend to revise it as needed.
As a general rule if you are on my Quality Junk home page and are looking for Pottery in general (ie, art pottery, dinnerware, restaurantware) use the bottom list for mall categories. If you are searching for pottery made in a specific geographical location(ie, Ohio, California, England, Japan) use the store categories in the upper list. If you are searching for a specific pottery (ie, Franciscan, Wedgwood, Noritake) use the Store search window at the top of the page. The Mall and Store categories ar actually links so all you have to do is click on them. to use the search window you have to type or paste your search term in.
More details later. Thanks for listening
Monday, January 04, 2010
Pottery Sales: Beatrice Albert, Harmony House, Seyei
I made a few last minute sales at the end of the year and I am just getting around to posting them here.
RECENT SALES
Beatrice Albert Beverage Server
Description -- USA. Terra Cotta Body with glossy speckled green glaze. 12 1/4" high - 4" foot diameter - 8" handle to widest point - 2" x 3" sloped pouring spout. Unglazed terra cotta base. There is an indentation on each side where the terra cotta meets the green glaze. I assume these were to provide an additional hand hold when pouring as this is a fairly heavy piece. There are no marks, but I have seen a few of these online and they were designed by Beatrice Albert and distributed by the Alfred E. Knobler Co. Excellent used condition. Great addition to any mid century pottery collection.
Historical Data -- The Albert Pottery operated in Chamblee, Georgia from 1946-1955. It was founded and run by Joseph Albert (1920-1972) and Beatrice (Bebe) Shamos Albert (1920-2004). The Albert Pottery employed 18 people and made 1,000 pieces of dinnerware a day. It was sold throughout the country. Alfred Knobler of New York and later Carbone of Boston were distributors. Joseph Albert was in charge of engineering and production, and Beatrice Albert was the designer.
Harmony House Moderne Dinner Plates
Description -- Made in Japan. Pattern 3545. All white with platinum trim. Coupe Shape. No decal. Overall dimensions 10 3/8" diameter. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks, crazing. Discontinued. Current (06/09) replacement value $15.99.
Historical Data -- In 1940, Sears introduced the Harmony House brand as an interior-decorating scheme that used four basic colors that could be coordinated with each other. (The year before, Sears catalogs featured "Charm House," a similar program.) Customers were encouraged to use a color wheel that was supplied in the catalog for coordinating colors. Eventually the color palette was expanded to 18 colors. The Harmony House style and color system was not merely limited to carpets and paints, either; the entire house could be furnished according to the colors. The Harmony House line of dinnerware was made for Sears & Roebuck by a number of companies including Hall China, Homer Laughlin, Salem China, Universal and Fine China of Japan among others. The Harmony House Line was discontinued in 1968.
More Harmony House at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall
All Harmony House Postings in this Blog
Seyei Bella Maria Round Covered Casserole
Description -- 9 1/8 overall diameter x 10 3/4" handle to handle x 4 1/2" foot ring x 6 1/2" high (top of finial). Pink roses with silver leaves on white body with gray rim,, white interior, pattern #3129. Excellent used condition with no damage. Current (09/09) estimated replacement value $79.95. The issue date is unknown but Bella Maria was discontinued in 1959.
Historical Data -- Seyei is somewhat of a mystery to me. I believe it was established prior to WWII as the Seyei Toki Co. Limited in Nagoya, Japan. After the war they exported goods to the U.S. until 1970. It is thought that some patterns, including Bella Maria were only sold in Armed Forces exchanges in the Far East and possibly Europe and were never actually exported to the U.S. They were a major contractor for the Sears Harmony House Line.
More Seyei at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall
All Seyei Postings in this Blog
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Description -- USA. Terra Cotta Body with glossy speckled green glaze. 12 1/4" high - 4" foot diameter - 8" handle to widest point - 2" x 3" sloped pouring spout. Unglazed terra cotta base. There is an indentation on each side where the terra cotta meets the green glaze. I assume these were to provide an additional hand hold when pouring as this is a fairly heavy piece. There are no marks, but I have seen a few of these online and they were designed by Beatrice Albert and distributed by the Alfred E. Knobler Co. Excellent used condition. Great addition to any mid century pottery collection.
Historical Data -- The Albert Pottery operated in Chamblee, Georgia from 1946-1955. It was founded and run by Joseph Albert (1920-1972) and Beatrice (Bebe) Shamos Albert (1920-2004). The Albert Pottery employed 18 people and made 1,000 pieces of dinnerware a day. It was sold throughout the country. Alfred Knobler of New York and later Carbone of Boston were distributors. Joseph Albert was in charge of engineering and production, and Beatrice Albert was the designer.
Description -- Made in Japan. Pattern 3545. All white with platinum trim. Coupe Shape. No decal. Overall dimensions 10 3/8" diameter. Excellent used condition with no chips, cracks, crazing. Discontinued. Current (06/09) replacement value $15.99.
Historical Data -- In 1940, Sears introduced the Harmony House brand as an interior-decorating scheme that used four basic colors that could be coordinated with each other. (The year before, Sears catalogs featured "Charm House," a similar program.) Customers were encouraged to use a color wheel that was supplied in the catalog for coordinating colors. Eventually the color palette was expanded to 18 colors. The Harmony House style and color system was not merely limited to carpets and paints, either; the entire house could be furnished according to the colors. The Harmony House line of dinnerware was made for Sears & Roebuck by a number of companies including Hall China, Homer Laughlin, Salem China, Universal and Fine China of Japan among others. The Harmony House Line was discontinued in 1968.
More Harmony House at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall
All Harmony House Postings in this Blog
Description -- 9 1/8 overall diameter x 10 3/4" handle to handle x 4 1/2" foot ring x 6 1/2" high (top of finial). Pink roses with silver leaves on white body with gray rim,, white interior, pattern #3129. Excellent used condition with no damage. Current (09/09) estimated replacement value $79.95. The issue date is unknown but Bella Maria was discontinued in 1959.
Historical Data -- Seyei is somewhat of a mystery to me. I believe it was established prior to WWII as the Seyei Toki Co. Limited in Nagoya, Japan. After the war they exported goods to the U.S. until 1970. It is thought that some patterns, including Bella Maria were only sold in Armed Forces exchanges in the Far East and possibly Europe and were never actually exported to the U.S. They were a major contractor for the Sears Harmony House Line.
More Seyei at Quality Junk in the Atomic Mall
All Seyei Postings in this Blog
Thanks for listening .... ☺☺☺☺
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