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  • Made by Taylor Smith & Taylor
  • Round shape with thin rim
  • Applied handles and tabs have decorative circles
  • Produced in mid 30s to early 50s
  • Flatware (plates and bowls as well as the teacup) would become part of the Empire line which
    in turn would be used as the basis for Lu-Ray
  • Assortment consists of approx. 25 items
  • Marking: general TS&T backstamp
    (Laurel in pastel colors is actually Lu-Ray and should be marked as such)

Laurel oval baker
Rose decal Laruel grouping
Notice the circle ornamentation on the handles of the baker and creamer.

The rose decal can also be found on TS&T's Conversation,
HLC's Rhythm, Virginia Rose and other lines by various potteries.

1949 ad of “Rose Chintz”
on the Laurel shape

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