Village Tan/Village Pattern Cup and Saucer
Decorative Art, Ceramic Tableware • Pfaltzgraff Pottery Company, Pennsylvania, USA
Style & Movement
American Mid-Century Modern / Rustic Americana / Hearthside Style
Medium & Technique
Glazed stoneware; industrial slip-casting and kiln-firing with a matte glaze finish
Creation Period
Late 20th Century (Circa 1976 - 1980s)
Dimensions & Format
Cup: approx. 3" height x 3.5" diameter; Saucer: approx. 6" diameter; Circular format
Subject Description
Functional ceramic vessel and plate featuring a minimalist earth-toned aesthetic. The design relies on clean lines, a warm beige/tan glaze, and a distinctive brown concentric band detail characteristic of the 'Village' line launched in 1976.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; showing signs of frequent domestic use and aging
Estimated Market Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (individual set)
Auction Estimate
$3.00 - $10.00 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced American stoneware; likely acquired through retail distribution in the United States. Visible backstamp 'PFALTZGRAFF U.S.A.' with the castle logo and mold number '6-1' indicates industrial provenance.
Art Historical Significance
Representational of the shift in 1970s American home decor toward 'country' and 'rustic' themes. Pfaltzgraff is one of America's oldest pottery manufacturers, and the 'Village' pattern became one of the most recognizable and successful dinnerware lines in the company's history.
Notable Features
Features the embossed Pfaltzgraff 'Castle' trademark logo and 'USA' mark, which identifies this as an earlier domestic production before the company moved much of its manufacturing overseas.
Condition Issues
Visible surface scratches near the foot rim, minor glaze abrasions, shelf wear on the unglazed foot, and potential crazing consistent with stoneware of this age.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only; avoid abrasive cleaners to preserve the matte glaze finish and brown band detailing. Store with felt separators to prevent further scratching.