1960s Chance Glass Fiestaware Yellow Mermaid Rose 2 Dishes Plates Decorative cheapest

2 superb 1963 Chance Glass Fiestaware Yellow Mermaid Rose vintage dishes / vintage platter / vintage serving plates / vintage decorative plates that were made in England.

Chance glass was a division of the Pilkington Group and companies like Chance seized the opportunity after the austere post-war years to grab the imagination of people by introducing innovative and practical designs.

Gone were the more elaborate designs to be replaced by sleek shapes, with mind-blowing contemporary designs.

The pattern is called Mermaid Rose and depicts roses in yellow with green foliage finished with a gilt rim

These dishes were manufactured in 1963 and is the earliest of the floral designs.

The more triangular dish measures 6 inches by 6 inches.

The smaller measures 5 7/8 inches by 4 1/2 inches.

The condition is good. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines although there are a few little scratches .
They would be a super addition to any collection, excellent display, practical piece or authentic period prop.

Thanks for looking and please cast a glance at my other vintage and historical items.

Chance Glass - with thanks to www.chanceglass.net

Fiestaware, has now reached Vintage status throughout the entire range.

Fiestaware was Chance's most successful creation: glassware produced for the domestic market that stood the test of time over a period of thirty years. This glassware was produced flat-rolled sheet glass with decorative screen and transfer prints applied prior to it being formed to shape, by reheating and slumping.

Their most popular creations were from the 'Fiestaware' range that eminent designers like Michael Harris and Margaret Casson helped create, with the most popular designs being Swirl, Calypto and Lace.

The use of silk-screen and transfer printing as the design medium had another advantage; using regular production lines for the glass blanks, Chance could create new designs quickly to cover special commemorative events, like the Queen's Silver Wedding in 1977. The commercial side was also exploited successfully and 'Adware' became a popular way for salesman to leave their customers a permanent reminder: more often cheapest than not, this took the shape of a dish/ashtray.