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Lot 78
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Taylor, Smith & Taylor "Versailles" Partial Dinner Service, 18 Pieces with Covered Sugar Bowl, Mid-Century American Ironstone
Taylor, Smith & Taylor "Versailles" Partial Dinner Service, 18 Pieces with Covered Sugar Bowl, Mid-Century American Ironstone
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A charming and versatile partial dinner service by the esteemed American pottery firm Taylor, Smith & Taylor, produced in the elegant "Versailles" pattern. Rendered on a warm ivory ground with an intricate gilt floral and foliate border, the service reflects the refined yet practical aesthetic that made Taylor, Smith & Taylor one of America's premier dinnerware manufacturers throughout the twentieth century. Founded in Chester, West Virginia in 1900, Taylor, Smith & Taylor earned a reputation for producing durable, beautifully decorated semi-vitreous china and ironstone designed for both formal dining and everyday use. The Versailles pattern exemplifies the company's restrained elegance, combining delicate floral ornamentation with subtle gold trim that complements both traditional and transitional table settings. This 18-piece assembled service includes: • 3 dinner plates (approximately 10 1/2 inches) • 3 luncheon or salad plates • 4 bread and butter plates • 4 saucers • 2 fruit or dessert bowls • 1 oval serving bowl (approximately 11 inches) • 1 covered sugar bowl The graceful floral border and softly aged ivory glaze lend the service timeless appeal, making it equally suitable for collectors of American pottery, decorators, or those seeking vintage tableware for continued use. Offered as a single lot.

  • Condition: Overall good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use. Several pieces exhibit utensil marks, light staining, crazing, and minor wear to the gilt decoration. The covered sugar bowl shows more pronounced crazing throughout. No significant chips or cracks were observed in the photographed pieces, though all items should be examined individually. Sold as found.

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