A lady in blue with a hand fan, a gentleman in orange and gold — the Fragonard courting couple at the center of this plate is drawn from the romance of 18th-century French painting, translated into one of Sebring's most admired patterns. The entire border is covered in 22-karat gold floral filigree so dense and fine it reads almost like lace.
The backstamp is stamped in the shape of the state of Ohio: The Sebring Pottery Company USA, C-49, Chantilly IT-S284, Warranted, 22K Gold — meaning this plate was made in 1949 and the gold is genuine. After over 75 years, the gold is still in pristine condition. Two available, sold individually — we'll sell the better-condition plate first (no chip); the second has a rim chip (photographed). Both have crazing consistent with age.
A grandmillennial statement piece — beautiful as a wall plate or at the table.
Maker: Sebring Pottery Company, Sebring, Ohio, USA
Available: 2 plates, sold individually (better condition first; second has rim chip)
Era: 1949 (C-49 backstamp)
Care: Hand wash only; no microwave
Condition: Very good vintage. Crazing on both plates. Gold pristine. One plate has no chip; one has a rim chip (photographed). Please review all photos — all sales final.
