Overview
A grand, oval semi-vitreous porcelain platter featuring a detailed cobalt blue transfer of a tom turkey in a pastoral farm setting.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Salem China Co. 'Olde Salem' Blue Transferware Turkey Platter
Photo reference
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Story
In the years following World War II, American households embraced the 'Colonial Revival' movement, a design trend that sought comfort in the imagery of a simpler, idealized past.
Maker / Origin
The Salem China Company was established in 1898 in Salem, Ohio, and survived the Great Depression by becoming masters of creative marketing, often selling their wares through grocery store 'premium'…
Condition & Value
The platter appears to be in excellent vintage condition with vibrant pigmentation and no visible chips or cracks. Value for these platters peaks annually in October and November.
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