Found these at Goodwill today, and I'm curious about their value. I can't find this exact pattern anywhere on Google.
I'm collecting plates for my daughter's wedding, and I'm loving learning all about them!
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The information on the back of your plate provides a complete description of this series.
L = month = November
64 = year of production
N" = Newell potteries in Newell, West Virginia.
8 = plant number
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It is not unusual that an exact pattern cannot be found, as china companies produced thousands of different patterns, and usually, they started with a basic theme and only made a small change to the next production as big changes cost a lot of money. How many sets of each pattern were produced was determined by how popular that style was - low sales meant low production numbers.
Sets with gold/platinum trim may have been popular when this was produced but that is not usually the case today.
This style is not microwavable, and this usually makes it unpopular with buyers today.
I noticed the asking/sold prices for most Homer Loughlin plates run between $8-$12 but you can still find sets of 3-4 plates for $18-$25 plus shipping.
All patterns seem to be having very slow sales.
I believe the value of your plates would fall in this category.
You probably got a good deal with your purchase, as china is usually a slow seller in thrift stores also.
You have Cavalier Eggshell Burgundy Maroon Band china made by Homer Laughlin in 1954.
The first mention of Cavalier appeared on November 26, 1951: CUP FOR FLAT RIM EGGSHELL SHAPE and continued to produce Cavalier into the late 1960s, though the number of treatments became limited.
The stamp on your plate says "Eggshell". This is the name of the shape.
In 1937 the company introduced "Eggshell", which was a lightweight body with thin "chinalike" edges. The Homer Laughlin Eggshell Shapes were sold throughout the late 30's, 40's and 50's at Sears, Montgomery Wards and other big name department stores.
The numbers 54 (not 64) are written on the stamp, which means it was made in 1954.
I found Homer Laughlin Cavalier Burgundy Maroon Band of similar Eggshell shape, HLC944 Trio Tea Set (teacup, saucer, side plate), from the 1950s
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Sold at $45.
Here's a set of 4 small bowls & 5 saucers listed for $20:
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I saw these! Theyre missing the gold trim & seem to be a lot thicker than the ones I have. So far I havent found my exact pattern. Thank you!
Fine china in general has dramatically decreased in demand and value. You can get complete sets for $50 and less that were several hundred dollars new.
Homer Laughlin was moderately priced to begin with
I found Homer Laughlin Cavalier Maroon Red Banded 4 Small Bowls & 5 Saucers 6" in very good preowned condition (no chips, cracks or crazing, there are some utensil marks) at $18 www.etsy.com/
I found 1953 Homer Laughlin Eggshell Cavalier Platter Maroon Band 13 1/2" with gold trim and not thicker at $6.97, but was $9.95
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