A romantic piece of American tableware with just the right amount of old-world charm.
This vintage plate was made by The Harker Pottery Co., one of the longstanding names in American ceramics. Founded in 1840, Harker began in East Liverpool, Ohio, and remained part of the American pottery story for more than a century. The company’s wares were known for their durability as well as their decorative appeal, and pieces like this reflect the more graceful, formal side of mid-century tableware.
Finished in a soft ivory glaze, the plate features a sculpted gadroon edge highlighted with 22 KT gold trim and a central courting-couple scene in period dress. The imagery has a distinctly Colonial Revival feel, making it as decorative as it is functional. It is the kind of piece that works beautifully layered into a table setting, displayed on a wall, or styled on open shelving.
A lovely find for anyone drawn to vintage American pottery, gold-trimmed tableware, or pieces with a quietly romantic presence.
Vintage condition with character. Visible overall crazing and a hairline crack extending from the rim toward the center of the plate, along with minor surface and gold-trim wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs closely. Priced accordingly.
Maker: The Harker Pottery Co.
Origin: American
Founded: 1840
Material: Ceramic
Finish: Ivory glaze with 22 KT gold trim
Design: Colonial courting couple scene
Shape: Round plate with gadroon / pie-crust edge
Era: Likely mid-century, circa 1950s–1960s
Marking: “The Harker Pottery Co. / Quality / Made in U.S.A. / Since 1840” and “22 KT. GOLD”
Macondo Room Object No. 001
A romantic piece of American tableware with just the right amount of old-world charm.
This vintage plate was made by The Harker Pottery Co., one of the longstanding names in American ceramics. Founded in 1840, Harker began in East Liverpool, Ohio, and remained part of the American pottery story for more than a century. The company’s wares were known for their durability as well as their decorative appeal, and pieces like this reflect the more graceful, formal side of mid-century tableware.
Finished in a soft ivory glaze, the plate features a sculpted gadroon edge highlighted with 22 KT gold trim and a central courting-couple scene in period dress. The imagery has a distinctly Colonial Revival feel, making it as decorative as it is functional. It is the kind of piece that works beautifully layered into a table setting, displayed on a wall, or styled on open shelving.
A lovely find for anyone drawn to vintage American pottery, gold-trimmed tableware, or pieces with a quietly romantic presence.
Vintage condition with character. Visible overall crazing and a hairline crack extending from the rim toward the center of the plate, along with minor surface and gold-trim wear consistent with age. Please review all photographs closely. Priced accordingly.
Maker: The Harker Pottery Co.
Origin: American
Founded: 1840
Material: Ceramic
Finish: Ivory glaze with 22 KT gold trim
Design: Colonial courting couple scene
Shape: Round plate with gadroon / pie-crust edge
Era: Likely mid-century, circa 1950s–1960s
Marking: “The Harker Pottery Co. / Quality / Made in U.S.A. / Since 1840” and “22 KT. GOLD”
Macondo Room Object No. 001
