Description

This collection includes seven hand-painted ceramic “Thank You” mini plates produced by Louisville Stoneware of Louisville, Kentucky. Each plate features the company’s recognizable floral decoration with a soft blue banded edge, stylized flowers and foliage, and hand-painted cobalt blue “Thank you” lettering at the center. The set reflects Louisville Stoneware’s long tradition of handcrafted regional pottery and showcases the slight variations in brushwork and lettering associated with hand-decorated stoneware production.

These plates are part of Louisville Stoneware’s classic floral line, often referred to by collectors as the “Flora” or Hand-Painted Floral pattern. The pieces carry the company’s blue oval trademark marking with “Made in Kentucky,” consistent with Louisville Stoneware production from the late 20th century. Small plates such as these were commonly marketed as hostess gifts, gratitude sets, bread-and-butter plates, tea bag holders, or drink coasters, making them both decorative and functional additions to a kitchen or dining collection.

Each plate measures 4½ inches in diameter and features a glazed stoneware body with hand-painted decoration beneath a glossy finish. The set likely dates from the 1970s through the 1990s based on the glaze style, trademark marking, and decorative format. This grouping offers strong appeal for collectors of Louisville Stoneware, Kentucky pottery, regional Americana, and hand-painted stoneware table accessories.

Condition

Please note all items are "as-is where-is"

Measurement

4½ inches in diameter

Terms and Conditions

1. All items are sold where is, as is.

2. Once payment is completed for item(s) won, the ability to schedule a pick-up time will become available. Scheduling a pick-up time is required.

3. There will be a $20 fee assessed per item not picked up at that time that will be collected prior to bidding again at our auctions. Unlike retail, we do not have the option to store your item. If the item is larger than a standard suitcase (22" x 14" x 10"), we will charge $50 to the card on file per item to move the item.

4. Please plan accordingly as items not picked up are considered "abandoned". Do not bid if you cant pick up this day.

5. You are responsible for ensuring you collect all items at pickup.

6. Legacy uses "Popcorn" or "Extended" bidding. This means if a bid comes in at the last second, it is extended 3 minutes. This is like a live auctioneer saying, "going once" to ensure all bids are exhausted prior to closing.

7. We charge a 12% flat buyers premium on all items.

8. We charge KY State Tax with the exception of vehicles which is collected at the DMV.

9. You must bring help to pickup any items. We can recommend movers upon request. Also, please bring tools for items that require disassembly.

10. Please read our complete terms and conditions for additional details.