Bread & Butter Plates, Royal China, Quban Royal, Set of 5, Vintage

• Vintage Bread & Butter Plates, Royal China Co, Quban Pattern, Set of 5, Dinnerware, American Pottery, Tableware, Large Roses Pink and Yellow, (Discontinued)
• Made in USA
• Vintage: 1940's
• Details:  This is a very pretty pattern by Royal China.  The center design has two large roses, one pink, one yellow, surrounded by smaller pink and yellow flowers and green leaves.  It has a gorgeous 22 karat thick gold swirled border. The porcelain is not bright white, it has a subtle cream/bone tone.  Perfect for a Spring or Summer table setting, or any special occasion.  If you collect this pattern, we hope our pieces are a happy find.  We will send you an additional plate, no extra charge, it has a tiny scratch on the design as well as a stain on the back side, but makes a good replacement in case of breakage, (You'll receive 6 plates, see pictures for stain).  We have other pieces in this pattern (while supplies last), if you're interested, please search our site for Quban.  
• Materials:  Ceramic
• Dimension:  Approx. 6.25 inches in Diameter 
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition considering its age.  There are no cracks or chips on these plates except for normal wear as acceptable due to age/use/wear.  Even the gold looks in very good condition.  Only the sixth plate, (added at no charge), has a small scratch on the design.   Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear  and imperfections.  

The Royal China Company started in 1934 in Sebring, Ohio. It was founded by Beatrice L. Miller, William H. Habenstreit and John Bert Briggs. They started low funds, workers agreed to work without pay until business grew.  Originally their inexpensive dishware was sold at dime stores or were given away as premiums in grocery stores and gas stations.  But their wares gained popularity quickly, their most popular pattern during this time was “Blue Willow”.  In 1943, the plant was converted to produce china and porcelain. In 1949-1950, they introduced a new line called “Currier Ives” which became even more popular than Blue Willow. The C & I patterns were made in green, brown, blue and pink, from 1949–1986.  By 1965, Royal was the largest in the U.S.. Mr. Miller retired in 1969 and sold the plant to the Jeannette Glass Co. of Pennsylvania. In the 1970's after having to rebuild due to a fire, they became the largest dinnerware plant in Sebring, and the third largest in the United States. Jeannette Glass/Royal was purchased by Coca Cola Bottling Co, and then was sold to an investors group, The J Corporation.  By 1986 all operations had ended. An interesting fact about this company, when Miss Miller went to the bank with the proposal to purchase the building, she was turned away because in those days a woman in manufacturing was practically unheard of, so Mr. Habenstreit had to go back to the same bank. He was approved for the loan.