Food is our common ground; a universal experience. James Beard

{HISTORY}

Manufactured by one of the hospitality industry's leading dishware makers, these Sterling China Vitrified China dessert plates were made in the 1960s in East Liverpool, Ohio expressly for the Chinese restaurant industry.

Sterling China, in business since 1917, steadily built up a reputation for craftsmanship and design that appealed particularly to restaurants and hotels all around the country. By the time the 1950s rolled around, Sterling was at the top of its game, well known in the industry, and expanding into newly acquired plants, including one in Puerto Rico.

Especially known for their glazing techniques and lasting design durability, the pottery continued to grow and thrive throughout the 20th century. But, unfortunately, in the early 2000s, Sterling China closed, just shy of their 100th birthday, as they were unable to compete with foreign markets.

This chocolate brown floral pattern was known as Delph and also came in a blue and white version. Heavy in weight ( each one weighs just under 1lb!), these plates feature the rolled rim design which means they were intended for busy restaurants that served lots of customers on a daily basis. The rolled rim made it easier for wait staff to grab the dishes more quickly.   

Sometimes restaurant ware will give you clues as to the specific eating establishment they came from. These do not. But their gorgeous brown floral is a rare hard-to-find pattern among collectors. Universally lovely all year round these are especially pleasing aesthetically during the Autumn months and the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to their warm, earthy color palette.

In pristine condition, there are 8 dessert plates available, each sold individually for the chance that you might want to pair them with matching cups and saucers which you can find here. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Colors include bright white and chocolate brown

- Rare, hard to find color in this pattern

- Rolled edge 

- Stamped on back with maker's mark and date code D8 which stands for 1963 

- Sold individually

{CONDITION}

In excellent vintage condition. These plates contain no chips or cracks. Ultra shiny glaze. 

{SIZE}

Each plates measures 7.25" inches (diameter) and weighs 15oz.

{FOR THE COLLECTOR}

Looking for additional restaurant ware? Find a colorful assortment here.