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Celebrating all the vibrant colors of spring and summer, this vintage 1930s-era luncheon plate will set the stage for your prettiest tablescapes yet. 

Made by Pope-Gosser in 1937 it features the delicate and dainty Blue Bell pattern which debuted in the 1930s and remained popular through the 1950s. Comprised of trailing vines of pink and blue flowers highlighted by an embossed edge and a gold rim, it's a true beauty of a pattern when it comes to decorating and display. 

It also contains an interesting history. 

Started by English immigrant I. Bentley Pope in Coshocton, Ohio, the Pope-Gosser Pottery Company began in 1903 and featured local clay mined from the area. Having learned the trade in England, I.B. brought a wealth of knowledge to an American town keen on promoting manufacturing and handicrafts of the local area. His factory facilities were modern, his designs were praised, both in the U.S. and abroad, and his workers were large in number. All keys to success that prompted an industrious run of Pope-Gosser serving pieces and artware for over five decades. 

While the company experienced highs and lows (the Great Depression, the deaths of its two principal owners and the competitive market) Pope-Gosser never lost its ability to re-invent itself in the name of newly decorated patterns and business practices. But in 1958, they officially closed their doors unable to keep up with foreign competition flooding the American market. 

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 - Colors include cerulean, blueberry, pale pink, blush, tangerine, spring green, gold, celadon, and chocolate brown aginst an ivory background.

 - Embossed rim 

 - Stamped on back with maker's mark, pattern name and year of manufacture

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In beautiful vintage condition, this plate contains no chips, cracks or staining. There are beautiful crazing lines on both the front and the back. The gold edge is bright and shimmery and contains no worn areas. 

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This plate measures 9" inches (diameter) and weighs 14 oz.