Set of 3 Vintage Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TS&T) Bread & Butter Plates MCM 1950’s
$ 9.51
Description
Set of 3 Vintage Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TS&T) Bread & Butter Plates MCM 1950’s. These are Blue Lace Dandelion bread and butter plates manufactured by Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TS&T). This MCM pattern is characterized by its delicate aqua-blue flowers (resembling dandelions) with gray stems. These are Blue Lace Dandelion bread and butter plates manufactured by Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TS&T). This MCM pattern is characterized by its delicate aqua-blue flowers (resembling dandelions) with gray stems. The plates are rimmed in silver, & they are from the "Versatile" line. Introduced in 1953, they were designed by John Gilkes to provide a modern, rimless, coupe-style shape that was popular in the mid-century era. Manufacturer: Taylor, Smith & Taylor (TS&T) based in the USA. Dimensions: Typically measures approximately 6.5 inches in diameter. Era: Mid-century modern, manufactured approximately between 1958 and the late 1960s. Material: Often described as earthenware or ceramic/porcelain. Design Line: Versatile, a "workhorse" shape for the company used for numerous decorative patterns until the late 1960s. Common Patterns: The Versatile shape was used for many popular patterns, including Golden Wheat, Silver Mist, Petal Lane, and Dwarf Pine. Manufacturing Era: The company operated from 1899 until it was closed by Anchor Hocking in 1981. The "Versatile" line specifically dates these between 1953 and the late 1960s. Care & Safety Ovenproof: The backstamp explicitly states the piece is ovenproof, a feature TS&T marketed as a modern convenience for its mid-century sets. Dishwasher & Microwave: While some collectors use them in modern appliances, experts generally recommend hand washing only for vintage dishes. Heat and harsh detergents can cause patterns or metallic trims to fade over time.
