Gold leaf plates

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Posted by Ctannoh
7 years ago
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Description

My grandfather rescued these plates from a hotel in Boca Ratón Glorida. They are leafed with 24k gold. They are in mint condition. We have a set of six plates. 
Category General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium Ceramic with gold plating on edges
Distinguishing marks L. Barth & Son
Condition Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item Dinner plate
Date Period 1925
History Rescued as an employee was destroying them. My grandfather and father’s initials were RP so they became a family heirloom.
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Joseph ⭐ Expert 7 years ago

Hi,

I've seen similar L. Barth & Sons leaf gold soup bowls go for around $10. Aside from the provenance of L. Barth and the manufacturer, there is potential for increased value based on the history of hotel. Are you sure these aren't from the Hotel Royal Palm in Miami, Florida? If so, they could be worth significantly more from the history of the hotel and the Flagler family.

- Joseph
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Lovejoy 🎯 Collector 7 years ago

I agree with Joseph, most of the value for pieces like this is their provenance to a former owner or location, such as a famous hotel.

L Barth & Sons of New York were an important wholesaler of chinaware for hotels and railroads etc., which appears to have been in operation from around 1900 to c.1950.

The china plates etc were imported from a variety of countries including China, France and England, and generally marked by the original manufacturer as made expressly for L Barth.
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Ctannoh 🌱 Newbie 7 years ago

We know these were made for the Romney Plaza Hotel in Miami which was torn down in the 1950’s. 

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