I never feel so happy when on a trip as when I have my face toward East Palestine, have finally crossed the Pennsylvania line, and can say home again. William Shaw George, founder of W.S. George Pottery

{HISTORY}

Full of spring and summer color, these pretty luncheon plates feature pink flowers set against a pale yellow background with platinum trim.

Made in 1954 by WS George in East Palestine, Ohio, these plates were part of the pottery's Lido series -  a dish shape that combined both square and scalloped edging along the rim. The unique buttery yellow color of each plate, not quite ivory and not quite yellow, was called Canarytone and added an overall cheerful warmth to the patterns placed on top. Called Blossoms, this pattern of pink flowers and sage grey leaves is made of transferware but due to its loose, watercolor-like style almost loons as if it was handpainted. An impressionistic view of flowers in all their pastel-shaded perfection. 

Founded by William Shaw George in 1904, the W.S. George Pottery Company operated four plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania where they made dishes for both the domestic market and the hotel industry. An incredibly successful and beloved pottery in Ohio and nationally recognized with showroom offices in New York and Chicago, W.S. George was the life passion of William Shaw George from the time he was a young boy until his early death in 1925 at the age of 60. Well-respected in his hometown of East Palestine, William was a highly regarded employer in the area, paying his employees well, spoiling them with annual company celebrations and making sure that safety was the number one priority for all his workers. Following his death, William's sons took over the business carrying it until 1955, when W.S. George filed for bankruptcy.  Royal China Company purchased the pottery plants in an attempt to keep products in circulation, but RCC officially stopped production in 1960.

So many pieces of W.S. George pottery have been lost to time, making each new (old) find that much more exciting. These luncheon plates represent so much more than just dinnerware for the table. They are representatives of one's man's lifelong dream, of a pottery full of artisans who took great pride in their work, and of an industry that once dominated the US business landscape. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

- Matching set of two

- Colors include raspberry, blush, sage, seafoam, apple grey, marigold, and pale pine green

- Each plate is stamped on back with makers mark and dish shape/design information

{CONDITION}

In lovely vintage condition, these plates contain no chips or cracks. The platinum edge is wearing in most spots around the rim. the flowers on one plate are a touch lighter in color than the other plate. Please see photos. 

{SIZE}

Each plate measures 9.25" inches (diameter) and weighs just under 1 lb.