I am curious to learn if the delicate circumferential and inner gold linear adornment on my lovely Homer Laughlin set of china is actual 14-ct. gold, or just some grade of metallic paint? In attempting to research this set, I have had some difficulty ascertaining its date and the name of the avian-floral pattern utilized.
For clarity, I have taken the liberty of typing an overlay of the alphanumeric code on the photo of the back side of one piece. I would most appreciate any historical context, dates, or information relevant to my set of D 6 N 5 china. Thanks in advance for any insight you may be able to provide to me.
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The pheasant is so pretty! Here's what I found:
Pattern: HLC3713 by Homer Laughlin
D 6 N 5 :
D = Made in April (4th letter/4th month)
6 = Made in 1926
Gold in the trim was mixed with a carrier to make it paintable. During firing, the carrier burns off -- leaving the gold behind. It is painted on, but it is not a paint. (Also, gold from tableware can not be reclaimed, chemically or otherwise.)
'Replacements' is a good resource. They can help you with your query:
www.replacements.com/
This will also give you more info for your china:
restaurantwarecollectors.com/
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Etsy/Ebay links for Homer Laughlin China:
Replacements.com can help you with identifying the pattern. They will tell you what they would pay you for it if you ship it to them. That dollar amount will be far less than if you sell it yourself.
Any jeweler can tell you whether the twin is pure gold or plated.
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