Vintage 1943 Taylor Smith Taylor 15.5" Handled Oval Serving Platter‎ Gold Floral

Vintage Taylor Smith Taylor (TST) Handled Oval Serving Platter  Taylor Smith & Taylor (Made in USA) May, 1943- Verified by the factory backstamp code 5 43 1 Pattern 1111 1/2 (Intricate Gold Gilt Floral Spray Rim Pattern) Semi-Vitreous Ironstone/ Earthenware  WWII-era American pottery history Excellent condition for age Measurements •Length: 15.5 •Width: 11.5 *Condition Notes* This vintage piece is in good pre-owned condition with no major chips, cracks, or heavy crazing. The front displays light utensil marks consistent with normal age and use. On the reverse side, the authentic factory backstamp is crisp and legible.  The back features minor factory blemishes including faint stilt marks from the kiln and slight gold paint run-off from the artisan hand-applying the rim decoration.  Please review the photos carefully to assess the physical condition for yourself.