Roadsmith
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posted on July 1, 2004 10:13:09 PM
I have this two-spout gravy boat with attached underplate, by Homer Laughlin, and I have no clue about the pattern. It's in good condition, just some wear, no chips or cracks. Any ideas about its age or pattern name? Thanks!
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paloma91
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posted on July 1, 2004 10:42:51 PM
That is so pretty. What a delicate pattern! The gold on it looks like it was never touched! Do you have a mark you can post? That would make it easier to atleast date it. If sanmar is around, he is a wealth of knowledge in this area
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sparkz
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posted on July 1, 2004 10:58:38 PM
Paloma is correct. HLC pottery has a code on the bottom that shows not only when it was manufactured, but which plant made it. I'll be back with a website where you can research it. I have to go to another computer to find it.
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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sparkz
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posted on July 1, 2004 11:11:01 PM
http://www.robbinsnest.com/index.html
A $75.00 solid state device will always blow first to protect a 25 cent fuse ~ Murphy's Law
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paloma91
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posted on July 1, 2004 11:15:19 PM
sparkz, you're the best! What a great resource! Thanks for sharing!
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meadowlark
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posted on July 2, 2004 12:31:12 AM
Homer Laughing:
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twig125silver
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posted on July 2, 2004 02:01:07 AM
I believe this is the Empress "Fast Stand Sauce Boat". I think the spouts are actually handles. I could not find the decal number, although this one is especially nice. They started making Empress around 1900 and was found in the Sears & Roebuck catalog in 1919.
Hope this helps!
TerryAnn
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Roadsmith
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posted on July 2, 2004 07:29:11 AM
Hi: I have the Empress china and have sold some; what I sold (by Sears Roebuck) had red-orange roses on it so I don't believe this is the same thing. Sparkz: I'm running out to some yard sales and will come back and look at your link--thanks so much.
Here's the mark on the china:
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sanmar
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posted on July 2, 2004 12:36:47 PM
Well, There are 50 different patterns in the "Empress Shape" This is HLC510. Most of the Laughlin patterns do not have names. It's too bad you didn't show the backstamp numbers. I could confirm my finding by cross reference it. The book I use is "Homer Laughlin, Decades of Dinnerware" copyright 2003 by Replacements Ltd. There are 560 pages. It may not have all of the patterns, but it is the most complete book on the market.
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Roadsmith
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posted on July 2, 2004 02:07:29 PM
Sanmar: Thanks. I did post a pictureo of the backstamp, a few messages above. Anything you can tell me will be hugely appreciated! I wasn't aware that Empress had more than one pattern--but the pieces I sold didn't say Homer Laughlin on the back, only Sears Roebuck--hence the confusion on my part.
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twig125silver
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posted on July 2, 2004 03:02:37 PM
With regard to your backstamp:
This backstamp was in use from 1921-1930.
The B stands for February
The 4 for 1924
The L for the East End Plant (Liverpool, Ohio).
My book has values from 1995...if this is the fast stand sauce, it was $25. The double handled sauce was $45.
This line was started in 1907 and originally had over 80 items in the line. As time went by, this number shrinks. (You just didn't need bone dishes and individual creamers!)
Hope this helps!
TerryAnn
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Roadsmith
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posted on July 2, 2004 09:30:57 PM
Twig: Thanks so much for your help! If this were your item, would you describe it as a fast stand sauce or double-handled sauce? Somehow, the spouts don't look like handles to me, but I could be wrong (as I have often been in my life!). Would you list it as one of the Empress patterns?
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rosycat
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posted on July 2, 2004 11:41:00 PM
Meadowlark - You are a Hoot!!! 
^..^ meow ^..^ meow ^..^
Waaa ... call the waaambulance!
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meadowlark
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posted on July 3, 2004 01:04:30 AM
Rosy,
When no one responded at first, I thought. "Oops, they've had about enough of me and think I'm destroying the decorum of their serious discussion."
It's all just in fun.
Thanks,
Patty
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