Circa 1930 Blue Ridge Southern Potteries Maple Leaf Trompe l'Oeil Relish Dish - Chintz Pattern #3090

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This cutie belonged to my mom, who was an avid Blue Ridge Southern Potteries collector. The demure pattern, Chintz, consists … more This cutie belonged to my mom, who was an avid Blue Ridge Southern Potteries collector. The demure pattern, Chintz, consists of an assortment of florals and foliates scattered about the dish. The official name of the shape is Colonial which will always have a scalloped rim and was used in over 100 patterns. It is believed that Blue Ridge Southern Potteries created between 4,000 and 5,000 different patterns, however, most of the records have been lost or destroyed over the years. Another quirky fact, the company did not name the patterns because they operated basically on a numbering system. Most patterns have been given names by collectors over the years, therefore, you might have a description in a reference guide that refers to a pattern by one name and then find the same design in another source listed with a different name. The makers mark on the bottom was used from the late 1930s to the early 1940s. It measures 1” high; 10¼” long from dish tip to handle tip; 10” wide; weight 1 lb.; crafted from hand painted bisque china; a rainbow of muted colors which includes periwinkle, blush, yellow, cranberry, green, with purple accents in the flower centers on a milky white background; handcrafted in Erwin, TN. In excellent condition with little to no use wear. If you’re a collector of Blue Ridge Southern Potteries this cutie might be right up your alley!

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