ca. 1920s Antique Pope-Gosser "Blue Bell" Sterling 40 China. From $ 1.95/each

Description

ca. 1920s Antique Pope-Gosser "Blue Bell" Sterling 40 China Dinnerware. Made in USA
. Multi-colored Floral design with gilded edges in the Sterling Shape. Features Pink and Blue flowers and green leaves on ivory colored porcelain with a gold scalloped rim. Discontinued. Based on the P-G Backstamp, these were created in the late 1920's to early 1930's.
In the late 1800’s, I. Bentley Pope migrated to the United States from England, where he was a master pottery maker. He settled in Coshocton, Ohio, where he met Charles F. Gosser, a jeweler and President of the Coshocton Board of Trade, a group seeking to foster the development of manufacturing in the area. They joined forces and opened Pope-Gosser China in 1902, with production starting in 1903. Early examples of their work were marked with the Clarus Ware mark.
They then used the ‘Pope-Gosser China’ mark until about 1908, when they adopted the Unicorn mark.
In 1920, the lettering on the mark was changed again to ‘POPE-GOSSER CHINA’ in all capital letters. Pope-Gosser began including “MADE IN U.S.A.” in the late 1920’s through about 1931. It was re-introduced later and continued into the 1940’s, when they began using the tureen mark
. Finally, in the 1950’s the wreath mark came into being, although several others were also used during this decade.
Condition: There are no cracks or chips to these pieces. There is light to medium shelf wear on sole of most; see the individual item descriptions below. The photos are part of these descriptions. This is china that is almost 100 years old, so it is sold as is, unless I have neglected to see a major flaw.
The pricing from the drop down menu is per item. The following is a list of pieces available from the drop down list:
* 5 - Dinner Plates,
10" Width. Heavy crazing throughout each piece.
* 6 - Salad Plates (Dessert/Pie Plate),
7-1/4" Width. Medium to light crazing throughout each piece.
* 4 - Footed Cups,
2-1/8" Height x 4" Width. Heavy to light crazing throughout each piece. Some staining.
* 5 - Saucer Plates for Footed Cups, 5
-7/8" Width. Medium to light crazing throughout each piece.
* 1 - Gravy Boat,
2-3/4" Height x 8" Length x 3-3/4" Width Heavy shelf wear to sole and light crazing on bottom.
* 1 - Gravy Boat Underplate or Relish Dish,
8-3/4" Length x 5-1/4" Width. Medium crazing throughout.
* 1 - 9" Round Vegetable Serving Bowl, 9
-1/8" Width x 2-1/4" Depth. Moderate crazing throughout.
* 1 - 9" Oval Serving Bowl, 9
" Length x 6-5/8" Width x 2" Depth. Heavy crazing throughout with staining.
* 1 - 13" Oval Serving Platter,
13-3/8" Length x 10-1/4" Width. Heavy crazing throughout with some staining.
I'll be happy to combine items for shipping and I have offered multiple piece discounts as well. Thank you. Ask first if seeking shipment outside of the USA.