Sorrento Dinner Plate
Ceramic Tableware, Dinner Plate • Royal China Company, Sebring, Ohio, USA
Style & Movement
Mid-Century Modern (MCM) / Atomic Age American Dinnerware
Medium & Technique
Glazed earthenware (china) with transfer-print floral design and 22 KT platinum-trimmed rim
Creation Period
circa 1950s-1960s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10 inches in diameter; Circular format
Subject Description
Stylized floral pattern featuring delicate turquoise/teal star-shaped flowers on sweeping black linear vines. The composition is off-center, typical of the asymmetrical aesthetic of the 1950s.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; visible glaze intact with minor surface wear consistent with age
Estimated Market Value
$10 - $25 USD per plate
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80 USD for a partial set
Provenance History
Mass-produced American dinnerware; typically acquired through retail department stores or as promotional premiums in the mid-20th century.
Art Historical Significance
Represents the democratization of design in post-war America, where companies like Royal China brought 'Modern' aesthetics into middle-class households through affordable, mass-produced ceramic sets.
Notable Features
Features the 'Sorrento' pattern mark on reverse; warranted 22 KT platinum gilding; characteristic 'Coupe' shape (flat profile without a distinct rim break).
Condition Issues
Possible light cutlery marks (utensil scratches), minor fading of the platinum rim detail, and potential 'crazing' (fine cracks in the glaze) common in older earthenware.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash only to preserve the 22 KT platinum trim; avoid microwave use and abrasive scrubbers; store with felt dividers to prevent stacking scratches.
Collector Notes
Royal china made in USA warranted 22 KT platinum sorrento