These items form part of a set of china that my parents owned. There were also round and oval plates, and a gravy boat. There is only a backstamp, with no reference to pattern name or number. I identified from one website that this backstamp was used in 1963? But haven't been able to link the pattern through images I've seen. The closest I've seen is Royal Claret. Could someone help me with the pattern name and if these pieces are worth anything at all?
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I have done a search on the wide red band with the gold trim around the band and edges. I found a site that goes into detail about this type of design. Your design is not listed at all in the chain that was made. They explained that this set could be one of the more recent designs or one of the unidentified designs out there. Considering you said that it was made around 1963 this would be one of the more recent designs out there.
This may be what Replacements calls Pattern M008
www.replacements.com/
They often do this when there is a pattern with a lot of slight variations over the years and was a pattern that never quite caught on. They use this wonky way for numbering in these cases (my opinion--I have never been able to get them to clarify where these weird names come from).
If you send them a very clear photo they will confirm it and since it is out of stock, if that is what it is, they will give you the price they will buy it for, which is 1/4 to 1/8 of retail.
If it is one of the other patterns, they will tell you and then you can calculate your value (see above) based on theirs.
If it is the M008--that is an odd pattern so in theory if someone really wanted a replacement piece, they may be willing to pay more than the common pieces which people find everywhere almost literally at a dime a dozen.
I would start with Replacements and see what they say. If they can't help...you could try to post it on eBay at a high per piece price or a high prices for the set (high is what you would love to make for it) and then take best offer.
The only really hard part about selling glass online is the breakage rate is super crazy with the post office. It is almost better to sell in person and take less than get more and have the hassle of breakage with an online sale.
I say this from my seat of being a reseller for over 50 years!
Post back what you decide!
Hi everyone,
My sister and I have been so appreciative of the responses received from each of you.
Thank you for the helpful information. I will contact Replacements to see if they can assist with identifying the pattern.
Point taken about breakages if we end up selling our pieces online as well.
It turns out my sister still has some round dinner plates (main and entree sized) and I also have some oval shaped ones.
Thanks for sharing! They are pretty! Post back with what you learn!
Thanks for getting back with information and more pictures.
These are ideal for identifying a pattern.
It looks like Pghgirl has identified your pattern as M008 so check out her answer.
After many searches the best I could come up with is this link- www.ebay.com/
I'm not familiar with this pattern and I did not see it on Replacements.
The marking does appear to be 1963.
When trying to identify china you should always try to show a picture of the full front of a dinner plate or if not available a picture of a salad plate or a saucer.
You can contact Replacements and ask for information but you should have a picture as stated about and also what pieces are available.
They will contact you in a few days.
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