This Antique Owen China Oval Serving Platter made in Minerva Ohio is part of a family estate. It is in good shape for being over 100 years old. There are no chips. There are hairline cracks on the back side in the glazing that do not protrude through to the front side. There is a small blemish on the front side as seen in the pictures. This is a pretty serving platter that could be used for display.
The serving platter weighs 1 pound 13 ounces and it measures 13 x 10 inches. It stands 1 1/8 inches high and has a depth of 3/8 inches. The backside mark is faded/worn away. Please see pictures for details and quality.
The history of the company is:
The Owens China Company made art pottery and semi-porcelain ceramics between 1906 and 1932.
Ted Owens founded the Owens China Company, located in Minerva, Ohio, in 1906. The company made semi-porcelain dinnerware services, hotel china, and dinner services with underglaze and overglaze decoration using local clay. Owens China Company