posted on January 30, 2003 01:12:39 PM new
I need help identifying the following objects. If anyone know the name of the pattern and maker of the dish, I would be very pleased, even the maker only would be a help.
The next is an old tin toy, when you squeeze the ring, the birds pop up and down to the feeding dish. Any ideas on what it is called? Age? Value?
posted on January 30, 2003 02:47:51 PM new
Your dish is from a set called The Old Curiosity Shop. I have a set that my mother purchased a piece at a time at the grocery store in 1960-61. I think Sears also sold them at one time. The plates picture a shop with a sign saying The Old Curiosity Shop with some people on the street. It reminds me of pictures of Dickins' time period. In addition to the name and Made in USA the back of the plate says Underglazed so I don't know the maker either.
posted on January 30, 2003 02:51:17 PM new
There are a few series of this green transferware. I am most familiar with the series called
"Old curiosity shop" by Royal China, and this is the series that your plate came from.
I just did a search of "old Curiosity shop" and there are a few other pieces identical and similar to your pattern, to help you get an idea as to the value.
