catwalkcreative
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I found these rather handsome ceramic dishes in my local charity shop yesterday. I was instantly taken with the organic shape and they're quite heavy too. Also, they can stack on top of each other really well which is always a good thing for storage purposes. They each measure about 8 1/2 inches in length (21.5cm).
I had a feeling they were very good quality dishes with absolutely no chips or cracks anywhere and no crazing. I saw the makers mark on the bottom but had never heard of Beauceware so decided to do some research.
Have you guessed what they are yet???
I'm sure my Canadian and American friends will know this manufacturer very well indeed. I think Beauceware is probably readily available in lots of thrift shops over there but it's not very common to find pieces in the UK and I know it's becoming increasingly collectable - especially the earlier pieces which were made with red clay. The company closed in 1989.
From the research I've carried out, these particular dishes were made in the mid to late 1950's when they used just the name 'Beauce' to mark their products.
Have you guessed what these dishes are used for yet???
I found the exact same dishes after doing an extensive search on the internet and this is how they're supposed to be displayed -
So, they're actually part of a Lazy Susan ensemble! I think there should also be a little wooden bowl placed in centre. Each dish has little felt markers underneath, so they were probably intended for dual purpose use anyway. I think they'll look great on a dining or side table for carrying little nibbles and such.
Just thought I'd share my little research project with you and if anyone's got a spare lazy Susan lying around doing nothing!!! - you know where I am.
I had a feeling they were very good quality dishes with absolutely no chips or cracks anywhere and no crazing. I saw the makers mark on the bottom but had never heard of Beauceware so decided to do some research.
Have you guessed what they are yet???
I'm sure my Canadian and American friends will know this manufacturer very well indeed. I think Beauceware is probably readily available in lots of thrift shops over there but it's not very common to find pieces in the UK and I know it's becoming increasingly collectable - especially the earlier pieces which were made with red clay. The company closed in 1989.
From the research I've carried out, these particular dishes were made in the mid to late 1950's when they used just the name 'Beauce' to mark their products.
Have you guessed what these dishes are used for yet???
I found the exact same dishes after doing an extensive search on the internet and this is how they're supposed to be displayed -
So, they're actually part of a Lazy Susan ensemble! I think there should also be a little wooden bowl placed in centre. Each dish has little felt markers underneath, so they were probably intended for dual purpose use anyway. I think they'll look great on a dining or side table for carrying little nibbles and such.
Just thought I'd share my little research project with you and if anyone's got a spare lazy Susan lying around doing nothing!!! - you know where I am.
