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May 19, 2005

Can anyone identify a china pattern based on description only?

Filed under: China Law — Tags: , , — china @ 2:24 am
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Elizabeth G asked:

I’m hoping to buy some replacement pieces for my mother-in-law as a Xmas gift, and though I’ve eaten on her dinnerware many times (including this past Thanksgiving) I neglected to check the back for the name of the pattern. So, here’s what it looks like: Plates are CREAM colored and rather heavy and thick. They have PINK flowers in the center (not just on the rims). These flowers have a “brushy” painted look & have few petals (more like a dogwood flower, not at all like a rose or peony). The plates are rather deep and bowl-like, as opposed to being shallow. Knowing my mother-in-law, these are probably NOT an expensive set…probably something she bought in the 1960’s and likely discontinued. Well, does it sound like anything you’ve seen? Thanks for any and all help!!!!!

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3 Comments »

  1. Sounds like “Apple Blossom”. They have a 50+ pieces for sale on eBay

    Comment by Tweet — May 20, 2005 @ 2:13 am

  2. Try . If you can email them a picture of the front and back of a plate they will look it up for you. If they carry it they will send you a list of what they have along with a price list.

    Comment by mamapig_57 — May 23, 2005 @ 8:39 am

  3. If no one on here comes up with anything for you, try to sneak a peak at the bottoms and see what is there. Then, go to — they have everything that has ever been made. They will also help you identify patterns if you could snap a shot of it. And lastly, browse through a good will or other used goods place and see if you can find it. A lot of dinnerware like that was sold a grocery stores on a piece a week basis and it turns up a lot. Good Luck. If you can find it she’ll think you are really neat and sweet to take the time.

    Comment by Jesse J — May 26, 2005 @ 6:11 am

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