Gravy Boat / Saucière with Underplate, Johann Haviland, Moss Rose, Thailand, Vintage

• Pattern:  Moss Rose (Discontinued)
• Made in Thailand
• Vintage:  1991
• Details:  A very pretty gravy boat with detached underplate, perfect for gravy, but also great for serving salad dressings and many other sauces.  The two pieces have delicate, small, pink roses and rose bud plus all the wispy green leaves, very sweet.  The floral pattern is all around the border of the plate and around the body of the saucier, both have a nice gold rim and the saucier has pretty gold accents on the handle.  Each piece is stamped on the bottom: "Traditions Fine China, Johann Haviland, China Corporation".  Hand Washing is strongly recommended to maintain the pattern and condition.   We have several other items in Haviland's Moss Rose pattern.  Gorgeous for a Bridal Shower or Wedding.  Perfect for Mother's Day, or your next tea party.  
• Materials:  Porcelain
• Dimensions:  Saucier: 9.25 inches Long, 4.5 inches Tall (at its tallest point, handle) and 3.5 inches Wide (at its widest point).  Underplate: 10.0 inches Long and 6.5 inches Wide.
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no cracks, chips, or scratches.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear  and imperfections.  

Johann Haviland was one of the many famous Haviland family members, and the grandson of David Haviland, (David Haviland started the original, Haviland and Company in 1842).  Johan was the son of Charles Haviland, founder of "Haviland & Company Limoges".  Originally named Jean by his father, he grew up and moved to Germany, changed his name to Johann and started his namesake company in 1907.   His goal was to produce simple, affordable dinnerware for the American market, not just for home use but for hotels and restaurants as well.   Unfortunately this strategy backfired, at the time the economical price was seen as inferior quality, which we know today was not true.  His company was in business only a short time, from 1907 to 1924.  Johann sold the company to an Italian firm who finally sold the company in 1933 to the Rosenthal conglomerate.   Rosenthal continued to use the Johann Haviland name at the Waldershof, Germany factory until the late 1980s.  The Johann Haviland Corporation, located in Des Plaines, IL distributed many Johann Haviland patterns in the 70's and 80's in grocery stores where they were offered as premiums. Some of these patterns carry a Bavarian or Thailand back stamp.