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1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12
1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12

1941 WWII U.S. Army Branch Quartermasters Corps 12" Oval Dish Shenango China

$ 23.76

Availability: 30 in stock
  • Date: Back Stamped 8-18-41
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Type: Oval Serving Bowl Dish
  • Theme: Militaria
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Color: Ivory
  • Features: Restaurant Ware
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Military Branch: U.S. Army / U.S. Quartermasters Corps
  • Brand: Shenango China
  • Condition: Pre-owned in good condition with some wear.

    Description

    Vintage 1941 Shenango China serving dish for U.S. Army branch, U.S. Quartermasters Corps. This piece is pre-owned in good condition, has some surface wear, utensil marks, and a number of small discolored spots (please view photos). Backstamped: Q.M. 4628 / O. I. 5206 / 8-18-41 / Shenango China / New Castle, PA. (used 1912-1920s; reintroduced during WWII for use by U.S. military). Measures appx. 12" long (oval) x 9.25" wide x 2" deep. Unboxed weight 2 lbs. 11 oz.
    "During World War II all American commercial china manufacturers produced ware for the United States military. Apparently is was considered a part of the war effort."
    Source: Restaurant China Volume 1: Identification & Value Guide for Restaurant, Airline, Ship & Railroad Dinnerware by Barbara J. Conroy; copyright 1998; published by Collector Books, A Division of Schroeder Publishing Co., Inc.