Sabin 'Warranted 22K' Scalloped Platter
Decorative art, Ceramic tableware • Sabin Industries (Sabin China Company), McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Style & Movement
Mid-Century American Decorative Arts / Vernacular Ceramics
Medium & Technique
Glazed earthenware or semi-vitreous china with transfer-printed mark and 22-karat gold filigree/trim (implied by 'Warranted 22K' stamp)
Creation Period
Circa 1940s–1950s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11–13 inches in length; oval landscape format
Subject Description
An oval serving platter featuring a scalloped rim and a cream-colored glaze. The reverse contains the characteristic circular backstamp of the Sabin company, identifying the use of 22-karat gold decoration on the front (obverse) side.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible surface abrasions, kiln stilt marks, and possible glaze pops or localized staining on the underside
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 – $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 – $15.00 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced in the USA; likely acquired through retail or as premium 'bank gifts' common in the mid-20th century; private collection history
Art Historical Significance
Represents the post-WWII boom in American domestic manufacturing. Sabin did not produce its own 'blanks' but decorated white-ware from companies like Homer Laughlin, playing a key role in the 'Gold Filigree' aesthetic popular in American homes during the 1950s.
Notable Features
Features the distinctive Sabin 'S' backstamp with 'Warranted 22K' and 'Made in U.S.A.' text; includes original kiln stilt marks on the underside
Condition Issues
Visible stilt marks (three small indentations from the firing process), minor pitting in the glaze, and surface dirt/scuffing along the foot rim
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to preserve any gold gilding on the front; avoid abrasive cleaners or microwaves which will damage the metallic 22K content