My Grandmother's China--Castleton/Shenango China pieces.

[PA_jen]

My mom had so much packed away in storage and when she downsize into a smaller apartment I got saddled with a lot of the stuff and I have been going thru rewrapping the items the boxes filled with dirt and bugs I am wrapping the china in felt and bubble wrap ( not sure in it is perfect but or correct trying to protect it. ) puttng it in storage bins. So My mom in 1969 went to the Shenango China Wearhouse and bought the set -a complete service for 16. took it out to Vegas and between moves back to PA and various houses/ apartments the set is a set for 8 with extra pieces. But here is the thing NONE of the pieces are stamped Castleton They just have 2 sets od numbers.

Took a couple pieces to Lawrence County Historical society Who was able to stay the style of the pieces are Castleton See pic link. and their information of Shenango China history they are piecing together themselves and they don't have complete catalogs of lines. They said they will have people do research but it could take months. I am like okay. I want to verify this collection for insurance purpose and future resale. I am hoping they can create a verification letter.

Anyone out there who knows China. How rare is it for a full set not to be stamp?

Will this hurt the chance for insurance or resale?

https://www.replacements.com/china-castleton-usa-peony-dinner-plate/p/449581?utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=shopping_feed&rplSrc=GPLA&rplSubEvent=151823&productTargetID=&dvc=c&rplsku=25&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgNOil7K-9wIVosqUCR197QqdEAQYASABEgKRaPD_BwE

[CrispyQ]

1. My mom had a ton of china that my sister & I got when she passed.

With the exception of one set, it was all newer than what you have, but we practically gave it away on Craig's List. The younger generation isn't much interested in china, I was told. ???


It's a lovely pattern. I love peonies!

[PA_jen]

2. Thank you. The more I look at it the more I fall in love with it.

Yeah, my sister's kids don't seem interested, But I am going to hold onto it. If they want to sell they can.

the pattern seem to be from the 1950s.

[CrispyQ]

3. You could set a really pretty table with it.

This is the one set of my mom's that I kept.

https://www.replacements.com/china-fine-arts-lilac/c/23298

It's a 4-place setting from the 1950s, too. It's so pretty. I tell myself I should use it but I know I'd feel terrible if I broke a piece so it sits in boxes in my basement. Crazy, huh?

[PA_jen]

6. Pretty

[Frustratedlady]

4. I love that pattern. Sure you want to sell it? Here is a link that may help you:

https://www.hunker.com/13410891/how-to-identify-a-bavarian-china-crest

There is an explanation for the numbers, along with other information. I have two huge books on Shenango China, but would have to have one of the kids get it out for me.

You might also check Replacements. Their prices are higher than reasonable, but they do often replace the edging (platinum, for instance) before they list them. The condition of that edging is important for a good sale vs. lower cost sale. That set would be gorgeous with real silverware and goblets.

Good luck.

[PA_jen]

5. Thank you. I don't but niece may when they inherited it.