1930’s Salem China Streamline Cup & Tricorne Saucer set in Mandarin Orange (aka Mandarin Red) in your choice of condition: Atomic Art Deco dinnerware so retro fabulous it’s featured in the Los Angeles County Museum of Art collection. Stunning and modernist and fun, oh my!
PLEASE NOTE: We often have an abundant supply of this iconic dinnerware and when we can, offer a service where you tell us exactly which pieces you'd like, and in which condition grade, and we will create a custom dinnerware service just for you! See this listing for more details: http://www.etsy.com/listing/73172540 (if the listing is unavailable, it just means our supply is temporarily low…feel free to contact us if you’re looking for something specific!)
We offer discounts for multiple quantities; if you'd like to buy more cups & saucers, see the following listing:
Set of 2: https://www.etsy.com/listing/260847239
This pattern also qualifies for our Wedding Registry Discount Service ~ please contact us for more details.
:: LOCAL PICKUP AVAILABLE IN SF BAY AREA ::
Please visit our new shop, “Passionate Feast” at 1314 Pomona Street, Crockett, CA 94525 the next time you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s crammed with more groovy dinnerware, depression glass, costume & estate jewelry, ephemera like vintage ads & postcards, and a book corner focused on art, architecture, design, photography & fashion.
:: PURCHASING OPTIONS ::
We now price our Salem China Tricorne & Streamline patterns in several tiers according to variations in condition. Manufacturing flaws or irregularities are rare in every grade, but crazing (crackling of the clear overglaze) and underside kiln marks are very common.
TO ORDER: Please select one of the following grades (A, A-, & B) under Condition, then choose your desired Quantity. Add to Cart, and either continue shopping with us, or Checkout, voila! Please contact us for more information about purchasing your cup & saucer set in grades C or D.
:: CONDITION GRADES ::
A = Excellent-to-Great: Very little wear or signs of use, may include a spot or 2 of discoloration or missing glaze, light crazing &/or utensil marks. No visible chips, cracks, nicks, etc.
A- = Excellently Good! A tish better than Grade B; could have no crazing, but enough faint discoloration to push it beyond a Grade A, or...it has moderate crazing, but the decoration is almost perfect, maybe with an extra spot. Any chip, if present, is on the underside, buffed smooth and barely perceptible, if visible at all.
B = Great-to-Good: Light-to-moderate signs of wear, can include utensil marks, repairs, spots of missing orange glaze (especially on cup handles) &/or occasional spots of discoloration; expect overall crazing. Any small nicks or chips (often underneath a plate corner) are buffed &/or painted to minimize and/or conceal their visibility.
The following condition grades are not suitable for use at table, but can be special ordered for other purposes—please contact us if you’d like to purchase cups & saucers in grades C or D:
C = Good-to-Poor, aka "Craft" grade: Can include all of the above plus heavier discoloration and more chips (buffed, painted over or otherwise). A hairline crack is rare, but possible.
D = Damaged, Display Only: Items in this grade are generally of excellent appearance, but have an unobtrusive flaw--usually a crack--which renders them unsuitable for use. Prices are discounted 50% or more as a result.
:: MEASUREMENTS ::
This Coffee / Tea Cup measures approx 3.75 inches [9.5 cm] in diameter by 2.25 inches [6.35cm] high; Saucer is about 6" from corner to corner [15.25cm]. Set weighs about 1lb packed for shipment.
Backstamps, when present, are in platinum ink, and read “TRICORNE By Salem U.S.PATENT D. 94245” on the saucers; “U.S. PATENT D. 96722 STREAMLINE By SALEM” (if anything) on the cups.
:: MATCHING ITEMS ::
One of the photos above shows the difference in size between this regular-sized cup, and the demitasse size, which, when available, you can find here:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/47839955
:: CARE & HANDLING ::
As with any china this old, or with metallic embellishments, these should not be used in microwaves, and we strongly recommend hand washing. Where there is surface crazing, avoid staining by restricting contact with acidic or deeply colored liquids & foods (strong coffee, beets, etc.) It's tempting to stack the cups inside each other, but please don't - it will wear off the glaze on the handles.
PLEASE NOTE: Vintage and antique dinnerware pieces were often decorated with glazes containing varying degrees of toxic chemicals, eg. lead or cadmium. If you have a concern, please research before purchasing. To minimize exposure to lead, etc. when using vintage dinnerware, please observe the following precautions: use infrequently; do not expose to high heat, including microwaves, ovens, and dishwashers; avoid contact with acidic foods & liquids, especially if cracked or crazed (slight crackling of the clear overglaze); do not use to store food or liquids; wash by hand soon after use and allow to air dry.
:: SALEM DINNERWARE SHAPES & PATTERNS ::
Atomic, futuristic, the epitome of 1930's glamour, the Salem China Company's Streamline & Tricorne dinnerware shapes (created by Don & Viktor Schreckengost, Herbert Smith & Vincent Broomhall) smashed into the well-ordered design world of line and curve with Jetson-like conical cups & hollowware sporting sharply angular handles, plus triangular plates, saucers, and bowls.
They were an instant Depression-era hit in "Movie Night" giveaways aimed at getting housewives into the theaters; see Susabella's blog for more info: http://susabellabrownstein.wordpress.com/2010/10/31/bewitched-by-salem-tricorne-streamline/
Salem produced a variety of designs and color patterns for their distinctive atomic & mid century shapes like Streamline, Tricorne, Saphire (sic) and Century, and we actively collect all we can find to fulfill our intention to provide the most comprehensive collection of this unique Art Deco dinnerware available online. We always have more on hand than is listed, so contact us if you're looking for something specific, and see our Atomic Salem Dinnerware section for current listings: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SusabellaBrownstein?section_id=7195421
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Treasures from the Belle Époque, Art Nouveau and Art Deco through Mid Century eras can be found in our Vintage Dinnerware China, Porcelain, Glass, Retro Plastique section:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SusabellaBrownstein?section_id=6280769
:: SHIPPING ::
International Buyers: We love to ship globally; please provide your address for an accurate estimate of postage costs. You must determine your own local customs fees or import taxes, if applicable.
We pack professionally and have a stellar track record when it comes to shipping delicate china; see our reviews or read our blog entry "Pack and Schlep" at www.SusabellaBrownstein.wordpress.com for more details.