Fruit-Embroidery Patterned Tableware Coffee Set
Decorative art, ceramic tableware • Mass-produced commercial manufacturer (likely Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, or similar lifestyle brands)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Country/Provincial Revival
Medium & Technique
Glazed earthenware or ironstone with spray-molded relief patterns
Creation Period
Late 20th century, likely 1980s or 1990s
Dimensions & Format
Small-scale household items; cups approx. 3.5 inches diameter, saucers approx. 6 inches diameter
Subject Description
Functional dinnerware set featuring bas-relief embossed motifs of assorted fruits (grapes, pears, berries) and foliage encircling the upper rims of cups and plates
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (visible through plastic wrap); appears to be a used or vintage set with no immediate large-scale breakage visible
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD for the partial set
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (thrift/estate level)
Provenance History
Unknown; likely purchased from a department store or interior outlet; currently residing in a thrift store, garage sale, or storage context as indicated by plastic wrapping
Art Historical Significance
Minimal; represents the late-20th-century trend toward domestic neoclassicism and nature-inspired embossed tableware for the middle-class market
Notable Features
Single-color white-on-white relief texture allows for a tactile aesthetic popular in the 'Shabby Chic' and country-kitchen design movements
Condition Issues
Minor surface wear, possible surface scuffing from stacking, visible dust/residue on the rim of the coffee cup in the background
Conservation Recommendations
Standard hand-washing to preserve glaze; avoid high-impact storage; remove plastic wrap to prevent moisture trapping and glaze sweating