Manufacturer: Shenango China / Interpace Pattern name: Madria Date of plates: Circa 1970s   Notes: This pattern was found on page 34 in a 1976 Shenango catalog with the following description: "The Tiffany look. Super elegance. Super nostalgia. Our delightful Fleetwood shape, framed in gold, with a look to light up

Manufacturer: Syracuse China Pattern Name: Madonna Lily, Decoration 98501 Date of plates: 1949   Notes: Syracuse records show that this was a popular pattern with Catholic churches and convents with its white Easter lily or lilies with a blue background against the flowers only. The last photo on this page, used

Manufacturer: Michaud, Japan User: Mad Greek Cafe Date of cup manufacture: circa 1990s Date of cup remark: early 2000   Notes: This cup was originally manufactured by Michaud-Japan circa 1990s for American Airlines, as indicated by the bottom stamp. It was then repurposed (presumably refired) for the Mad Greek Cafe in

Manufacturer: Maddock Pottery Co. User: Macy's Department Store Date of sauce boat: 1920s   Notes: This sauce gravy boat is from the original restaurant, The Patio, which was located inside Macy's Department Store at Harold Square, downtown New York City. The original restaurant, which became an icon of the store, was

Manufacturer: Mayer China User: Lyric Band, Hanover, Pennsylvania Pattern: Linden with Customized Topmark Date of plate: 1950   The Lyric Band of Hanover, Pa. inc. has been in existence since 1939. This community concert band presents public concerts and assists in public parades and ceremonies in the Hanover, Pennsylvania area. From the early

Manufacturer: Syracuse China Pattern name: Lyric (DC-2300) Date of plate: Unknown Notes: White Econo-Rim body, dark pink, teal and tan willow-type leaves on white background. Pattern name found in Syracuse Underglaze Patterns – 1 catalog. ID and photo contributed by krisbaker Syracuse catalog contributed by Larry R. Paul

Manufacturer: Syracuse China Pattern: Lyncourt #47500 Date of saucer: 1933 Date of double-handled soup cup: 1929 (making it Beverly) Date of black shallow bowl: 1947 Date of platter: July 1930 Date of open sugar: September 1930 Date of egg cup: October 1930   Notes: According to Larry Paul, the Syracuse Beverly

Manufacturer: Carr China Pattern: Lydia Date of examples: Late 1930s-1952   Manufactured on Carr China's Glo-Tan body, the pattern features a medium black line along the edge of various pieces with a row of stylized flowers or tulips below. These stylized flowers consist of three distinct shapes. One petal in deep

Manufacturer: Buffalo China Pattern/Body: Lune Lamelle Date of cup & saucer: 1930s   Notes: Lamelle is French for laminated. On March 15, 1932, Buffalo Pottery was granted US Patent 1849272 for this ceramic-making process in which two or more layers of clay are used to form the appearance of an inlay. Lamelle pieces are