Hi, I have an Abino plate/charger. Measures slightly over 12″ across. Scene is just sailboats on water. No land or any thing else. Signed by W. Foster and is dated 1912. Very good condition with no chips, cracks, discolorations. It does have utensil cut marks. Looks like it had been used as a plate. Would appreciate any information including value. Thanks you
I forgot to mention that I just googled Abino Buffalo pottery and their is lot’s of sites that give more info
Hi, When I saw the picture it was like WOW!!!! It’s beautiful. I did more research and Abino is a line right after Delware. W. Foster could be the designer or the customer. Abino is the same shape as Delware but abino used nautical themes in rust or green color’s. It is very, very rare, I would say you have a showcase or museum piece. Very hard to find and value is hundreds if not thousands. I was only able to find one Abino piece( sm Bowl) valued at $895.00. None on E-Bay at all, so that shows how rare it is. It should not matter too much w/ the small scratches unless it’s really bad considering it’s over 100 years old & it’s rarety. Take very good care of it
Hi Carolyn, Colors are rust, brown, khaki. Three boats on choppy water. Looked closer and there is some shoreline in background. Will try to upload pic. [img size=463]https://kovels.com/media/kunena/attachments/legacy/images/IMG_2016.JPG[/img]
Buffalo pottery in NY was in business from 1901-1986. From 1901 to 1930, customers name was imprinted unto back of plate. So i’m sure Abino was the customers name or company. My book shows the mark_ Abino Ware, Buffalo Pottery 1912. The 1912 is the year your plate was made. I think your pattern name might be Boston Ships. I need to know the colors of your plate before I can make a value and these early ware have a high value if in good condition, Probably too high in this day and age. Info from Lois Lehner P&P