Sabin Crest-O-Gold Platter Set

This is a vintage Sabin Crest-O-Gold porcelain serving platter and cake server set with 22k gold trim.

The Sabin China Company operated out of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, during the mid-20th century, specializing in decorating blank ceramic pieces sourced from various American and foreign potteries. They became particularly well-known for their opulent application of genuine 22-karat gold trims and vibrant center decals catering to mid-century American tastes for traditional and colonial revival decor. These decorative items were frequently sold through department stores, home-party plans, and as souvenirs across the United States. The central decal depicting an 18th-century courting scene is heavily inspired by classical European romantic paintings and popular colonial imagery of the era. The technique of combining heavy gold encrustation with detailed polychrome transfers allowed companies like Sabin to offer luxurious-looking tableware at accessible price points for post-war households. Today, these pieces survive as charming examples of mid-century decorative ceramics that reflect the era's fascination with historical romance and gilded home accessories.

• Period: Mid 20th Century
• Origin: McKeesport, USA