Glazed ceramic serving platter or charger
Estimated Value
$25-$75
This appears to be the underside of a large oval ceramic serving piece, likely a platter, charger, or shallow dish. The piece has a glossy olive-green glaze with a hand-formed or molded foot rim. The impressed marks 'J722' and 'V/A' are visible, which may be factory mold, pattern, or glaze codes rather than a clear maker's mark. The overall look suggests mid-century decorative or utilitarian production rather than fine hand-painted art pottery. The glaze shows extensive crazing, which is common in older ceramic wares and can be either a natural aging characteristic or a sign of lower-fired earthenware.
Era
Mid-20th century, likely 1940s-1960s
Origin
Likely United States
Material
Glazed ceramic or earthenware
Condition
Fair to Good; visible crazing throughout the glaze, surface wear, and a sticker residue/abrasion area. No obvious major chips or cracks visible from this view, but the underside shows age-related wear.
Physical Details
Dimensions
Approximately 12-16 inches long, based on the visible oval form; exact size unknown
Weight
Medium
Authentication
Authenticity Score
Medium; the piece appears genuinely vintage based on glaze wear, crazing, and impressed production marks, but the maker and exact date cannot be confirmed from this single underside image.
Provenance
Likely mass-produced American ceramic tableware or decorative ware; exact maker unknown from this image alone. The impressed codes suggest factory production, but no definitive manufacturer can be confirmed.
Historical Significance
Representative of mid-20th-century American ceramic production and home tableware design. Pieces like this reflect the era's interest in colorful glazed serving ware for everyday and entertaining use.
Restoration Notes
- •Possible sticker residue or label removal area visible on the underside
- •No clear evidence of professional restoration visible in this image
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