{HISTORY}

When this wild rose pattern debuted in the early 1950s, Harker Pottery was celebrating its 11th decade in business. As America's oldest pottery, first founded in 1840 in East Liverpool, Ohio, it was started by an English immigrant who began operation in a small log cabin that had previously been used for distilling whiskey. Harker eventually grew to become one of the largest china manufacturers in the world and at the height of operation in the 1960s produced over 25 million dishes a year. 

First to market in 1950, this pretty pink floral known as Wild Rose pattern #701, featured a candlewick embossed edge and a gold rim with transferware that was baked under the glaze so that it would resist scratching. Sold in 20-piece starter sets for $7.95 (about $104.00 today), Wild Rose was a hit from the beginning and remained popular through the late 1950s.   

Thanks to the underglaze transferware treatment, many Wild Rose pieces have traveled through time beautifully, and these two are no exception. They look practically brand new with brightly colored florals and shimmery gold detailing. 

{SPECIAL FEATURES}

• Wild Rose Pattern
• Stamped on bottom with maker's mark 
• Matching set

{CONDITION}

In beautiful vintage condition, this creamer and sugar bowl set contains no chips, cracks, spots or staining. The gold detailing is very bright and shimmery and the floral transferware is crisp and clear.

{SIZE}

The creamer measures 4" inches (diameter) x 2.5" inches (height). The sugar bowl measures 6" inches (diameter handle to handle) x 4" inches (height to top of lid). Together this set weighs just over 1 lb.

{FOR THE LOVE OF WILD ROSES}

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