{"product_id":"vintage-sterling-restaurant-ware-soup-cups-with-blue-airbrushed-design-circa-1970","title":"Vintage Sterling Restaurant Ware Soup Cups with Blue Airbrushed Design circa 1970","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSterling Vitrified China is practically immortal.... (from a 1971 newspaper advertisement) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e{HISTORY}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufactured by one of the hospitality industry's leading dishware makers, these Sterling Vitrified China soup cups were made in the 1970s in East Liverpool, Ohio for the restaurant industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn business since 1917, Sterling China had steadily built up a reputation for craftsmanship and design that appealed particularly to restaurants and hotels all around the country. By the mid-20th century, Sterling was at the top of its game,  and even expanding the pottery into newly acquired plants, including one in Puerto Rico.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEspecially known for their glazing techniques and lasting design durability, the pottery continued to grow and thrive throughout the 20th century. But, unfortunately, in the early 2000s, Sterling China closed, just shy of their 100th birthday, as they were unable to compete with foreign markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis soft grey-blue and white color palette displays an airbrushed pattern that is similar to two other restaurant ware manufacturer's patterns... Syracuse China's Oakleigh and Harker China's Wild Rice. That makes it fun for mix-and-match table settings and dynamic displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSometimes restaurant ware will give you clues as to the specific eating establishment they came from. These do not. But their gorgeous pattern is hard-to-find today. We like to imagine that back in the day they served up hot cups of chowder. thick split pea soup and savory spoonfuls of chili on the coldest of winter days. Incorporate them into your summer serving too where they'll easily moonlight as ice cream dishes, yogurt cups, and fresh fruit salad holders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese cups are in gorgeous vintage condition. There are ten available, each sold separately. If you would like multiple cups, please mark your desired quantity on the drop-down tab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e{SPECIAL FEATURES}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Colors include bright white and blue-grey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Rare, hard-to-find pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Stamped on back with maker's mark and date codes H2 and H3 which represents a 1970 manufacture date\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e{CONDITION}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn excellent vintage condition. Contains no chips or cracks. Ultra shiny glaze. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e{SIZE}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEach cup measures 4\" inches (diameter) x 2.5 \"inches (height) and weighs 8oz. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e{FOR THE COLLECTOR}\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFind more vintage restaurant ware here. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"In The Vintage Kitchen Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50802660769840,"sku":"oem1792027577686","price":5.12,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/7531\/3456\/files\/vintage-sterling-restaurant-ware-soup-cups-with-blue-airbrushed-design-circa-197_1.jpg?v=1792027608","url":"https:\/\/unitardfitj.shop\/products\/vintage-sterling-restaurant-ware-soup-cups-with-blue-airbrushed-design-circa-1970","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}