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Posted 2 years ago
thriftfan
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I have a habit of picking up pretty plates as I come across them at thrift stores. They have to have a certain feel to them and I have to like the pattern--but that's about it. I have never really paid attention to the mark, but this one said "patent applied for", so I decided to look it up.
From what I can find, the fact that Theodore is underlined means it is from 1903. I can't find anything about the R.T. Gregg & Co. stamp which makes me wonder if this piece is real. Anyone out there familiar with that stamp?
Haviland ChinaIn 1839, a customer brought a broken cup to David Haviland, a retailer who …
Just heard back from the Haviland Collectors International. They confirm the pattern is Schleiger #855-C. R.T. Gregg & Co. was the retailer out of Lima, OH.