This brown drip glaze pottery plate set includes five matching mid century side plates with warm amber brown centers, dark chocolate bands, and creamy tan drip glaze around the rims.
The earthy glaze and simple round form fit naturally with 1960s and 1970s stoneware, rustic tableware, cabin kitchens, and mixed collections of brown drip pottery. All five plates shown are included in this one product listing.
Details
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Item: Set of five matching round pottery plates
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Item Type: Side, dessert, or small serving plates
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Era: Approximately 1960s to 1970s based on the brown drip glaze style
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Materials: Glazed pottery or stoneware
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Color: Amber brown, reddish brown, dark chocolate, cream, and golden tan
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Maker and Mark: No visible maker's mark
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Pattern or Model: Brown drip glaze pattern. Exact named pattern not confirmed from photos
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Style: Mid century brown drip tableware
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Dimensions: Diameter not confirmed from photos, add if known. Individual plate weight approximately 9 oz
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Special Features: Five matching plates with glossy brown centers and feathered cream and golden drip glaze rims
Condition Grade: Very Good
Positives
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Graded Very Good: All five plates remain solid, attractive, and ready for use or display with light evidence of previous use.
- The rims were inspected and are clean with no chips or flea bites found.
- No cracks are reported, and all five plates feel solid when handled.
- The brown, cream, and golden glaze remains strong across the set, with the naturally varied drip pattern giving each plate a slightly different appearance.
Issues / Wear
- Light utensil scratches and surface marks are visible on several of the glazed eating surfaces when viewed in bright light.
- One underside shows a more noticeable pale scuffed surface area within the foot ring.
- The glaze varies somewhat in shade from plate to plate, with centers ranging from reddish amber to deeper chocolate brown.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Brown drip tableware became especially familiar in American kitchens during the 1960s and 1970s, when warm earth tones and sturdy stoneware moved from everyday cupboards to family dinner tables.
This set works well for someone adding useful pieces to an existing brown pottery collection or building a mixed table of complementary vintage stoneware.
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Disclaimer
All items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. Photos show the exact condition of each piece, please review them carefully, as they are part of the description.
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Please Note:
These pieces come from estate collections and have been surface cleaned. You may wish to perform additional cleaning depending on your preference.
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