By virtue of the merits of its products, the Crooksville Co has gained a prominent position in the earthen ware industry... (an excerpt from the article "Progressive Unit Aids Trade Area" The Times Recorder, Sat. Jun 29, 1940)

{HISTORY}

Like a bright ray of sunshine, this almost-antique yellow floral platter bears all the exuberance of a newly established springtime day. Made by Crooksville China Company in Crooksville, Ohio during the 1930s, it is made in the Euclid pattern which featured two designs in one. One design is the off-set eye-catching pink and yellow floral bouquet accented with teal flowers and grey-green leaves, and then there is the heavily embossed rim featuring an assortment of fruits and leaves. 

Crooksville China Co made traditional dishware for the table and also a pantry Bak-In series featuring kitchenware that could go from fridge to oven to table. This Euclid design could be found in both categories, but since this platter is unmarked on the back it is uncertain as to which series this particular platter belonged to. Although this one is thick and heavy, so it might have definitely been part of the Bak-In series,

It is fun to think that it was made during the Great Depression years and has managed to survive history's tumultuous events in such lovely and vibrant condition. Crooksville China, unfortunately, didn't fare as well. They operated from 1902 until 1959 when the pottery officially closed its doors,  which makes this platter not only a wonderful example of 20th-century Ohio artistry but also a beautiful artifact that has successfully navigated 90 years of time travel.

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Colors include mustard, pink, raspberry, teal, grey, sage, mint, peach and gold against a pale yellow background

- Embossed rim containing fruits and edged in gold

- Unmarked on back

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, this platter contains no chips or cracks. There is beautiful crazing throughout and fading to the gold rim around the edge.  The floral bouquet is crisp and clear and the colors are vibrant. Please see photos.

{SIZE}

Measures 11.5" inches (length) x 8.75" inches (width) and weighs 1.10 lbs