VTG MCM Homer Laughlin Milano Gold 12” Chop Plate Serving Platters - Pair of 2

A rare matched pair of mid-century American serving platters in the coveted Milano Gold (Castilian) pattern from Homer Laughlin's Coventry line, circa 1974–1975. Substantial in scale and presence, these 12-inch chop plates carry the warm earth-tone palette and bold geometric medallion print that define the best of 1970s American studio-industrial ceramics.

About the Maker
Homer Laughlin China Company, founded in 1871 in Newell, West Virginia, is one of America's most storied commercial potteries — best known for Fiestaware and a legacy of durable, design-forward American ironstone. The Coventry line represents their mid-century foray into bold, pattern-driven tableware for the mass market, now highly collectible.

Details

• Pattern: Milano Gold / Castilian (Coventry Line)
• Era: Circa 1974–1975
• Diameter: 12 inches each
• Material: Heavy American stoneware/ironstone
• Glaze: Mustard harvest gold with dark brown/black bohemian medallion center print and geometric fluted rim
• Quantity: Sold as a matched pair of 2
• Note: This line originally shipped with paper labels; no ceramic backstamp is present — consistent with production norms for this series

Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition consistent with age and gentle use. Front surfaces show light utensil scratches and minor decal wear visible in close-up photos; no deep gouges or cracks to the ceramic body. Both platters have original factory kiln stilt marks on the underside rim — a standard characteristic of mid-century industrial pottery production. One platter has a faint glaze crazing hairline on the reverse that does not affect structural integrity. Sold as-is; all condition details are documented in the listing photos.

Comparable Market Value
Matched pairs of Homer Laughlin Coventry Milano Gold chop plates in this size and condition typically list between $45–$85 on the secondary market, with matched sets commanding a premium over singles.