Vintage 1930s Crooksville China Platter - Euclid Pattern - Pink & Yellow Florals with Embossed Fruit Rim opco and drawn-work in shades of

and drawn-work in shades of white

the company flourished under John Jr

- Stamped on back with maker's mark and date code L3 which stands for 1975

Most likely it was one of a myriad of items offered for sale in his curiosity shop during the 1920s and 1930s

Was it a busy diner in a big city or a humble mom and pop place in a small town

Vintage 1930s Crooksville China Platter - Euclid Pattern - Pink & Yellow Florals with Embossed Fruit Rim opco and drawn-work in shades ofBy virtue of the merits of its products, the Crooksville Co has gained a prominent position in the earthen ware industry (an excerpt from the article "Progressive Unit Aids Trade Area" The Times Recorder, Sat. Jun 29, 1940) {HISTORY} Like a bright ray of sunshine, this almost antique yellow floral platter bears all the exuberance of a newly established springtime day. Made by Crooksville China Company in Crooksville, Ohio during the 1930s, it is made