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Porcelain teacup with saucer featuring courting couple scene, 'Crest-O-Gold' pattern by Sabin

Porcelain teacup with saucer featuring courting couple scene, 'Crest-O-Gold' pattern by Sabin

History

The Sabin 'Crest-O-Gold' line was produced by the W.S. George Pottery Company in the mid-20th century, featuring 22-karat gold trim and romantic courting scenes inspired by George and Martha Washington. These pieces were popular as fine dinnerware and collectibles during the 1940s-1960s, reflecting post-war American prosperity and interest in colonial revival themes. Sabin china with its distinctive gold banding and transfer-printed scenes appeals strongly to vintage dinnerware collectors, Americana enthusiasts, and those who appreciate mid-century decorative arts. The combination of historical imagery, quality craftsmanship, and elegant gold detailing makes these pieces desirable for both display and special occasion use among collectors of American pottery and vintage tableware.

Origin

United States

Maker

Sabin (W.S. George Pottery Company)

Time period

circa 1940-1960