{"product_id":"vintage-1951-homer-laughlin-us-navy-anchor-plate-glaze-error","title":"Vintage 1951 Homer Laughlin US Navy Anchor Plate Glaze Error","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fascinating find for military collectors and vintage china enthusiasts, this \u003cstrong\u003eVintage Dec 1951 Homer Laughlin US Navy Side Plate\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a unique glimpse into mid-century manufacturing. Produced during the Korean War era, this heavy-duty vitrified military mess plate features the classic fouled anchor insignia stamped in a striking deep navy blue, but stands out due to a distinct, rare factory glaze error that occurred during production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side features the authentic Homer Laughlin backstamp code \u003cstrong\u003e\"U-M\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, accurately dating this piece to December 1951. Built to the rigid standards of the United States Navy, this commercial-grade ironstone piece holds historical value both as a piece of militaria and as a unique production anomaly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features \u0026amp; Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homer Laughlin China Company (HLC USA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e U-M (December 1951 — Korean War Era)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAffiliation:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Navy (USN \/ US Navy)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Fouled Anchor insignia with an organic factory glaze error\/flaw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bread \u0026amp; Butter \/ Side Plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavyweight, vitrified military-grade commercial china\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Great vintage condition with no post-factory chips or cracks. Features an authentic manufacturing glaze defect that makes it a singular collector's piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Common Place","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48881752637657,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/0146\/6841\/files\/FF677AC8-FD60-4D4B-BF8D-E95D53F40A72.jpg?v=1783019308","url":"https:\/\/thecommonplaceshop.com\/products\/vintage-1951-homer-laughlin-us-navy-anchor-plate-glaze-error","provider":"The Common Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}