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RARE! Bottom Marked and Dated 1918! Hand Glazed! Antique US Department of the Navy Fine China Serving Dish or Receiving Plate for Senior Officers, Captain's Mess, or Admirals. Museum Quality Condition!

Originally made as a small serving side dish and as a teaspoon or serving spoon caddy, but also doubled or re-purposed as a visitors "receiving plate" which was always located at the front entrance foyer of the private quarters of all Naval Officers where official visitors to the residence could leave their calling card. Not leaving a calling card was an actionable or punishable offense in the late 19th and early 20th century. This is a Great Naval Officer Promotion Gift, Wedding Gift, or Navy Retirement Gift

These particular pieces are variously bottom marked: Mayer China, James M. Shaw Co, L. Barth Sons, Shenango China, AND ALL manufacturer dated 1918.

Antique US Dept of the Navy Serving Dish or Receiving Plate

Antique US Dept of the Navy Serving Dish or Receiving Plate

RARE Hand Glazed Backstamped/Dated 1918 U.S. Navy Department of Navy Serving Dish and Receiving Plate - WWI era
Medium size oblong dishes in perfect condition 8.5" x 5.25" x 1.25" high. - Museum Quality Condition - Has early Department of the Navy Seal - Perfect Gift for a Naval Officer!

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Click Photo! 1918 WWI US Navy Serving Dish or Receiving Plate

Used in Senior Officer's Mess
Originally made as a small serving dish but also doubled or re-purposed as a "receiving plate" which was found at the front entrance foyer of the quarters of all Naval Officers so that official visitors can leave their calling card.

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