Is Syracuse China still made?

Syracuse China, located in Lyncourt, New York (a suburb of Syracuse), was a manufacturer of fine china….Syracuse China.

How old is Syracuse China?

1871
The company now known as Syracuse China was founded in 1871 as the Onondaga Pottery Company (O.P.Co.) in Geddes, New York (now a part of Syracuse). It was named after the county in which it was located and to celebrate that region’s native Iroquois tribe.

Does Syracuse China have lead?

All Syracuse china seems to be high Lead. Over the years I have tested a LOT of Syracuse brand china. All of the vintage Syracuse pieces I have tested have been very high lead. This particular piece tested positive with an XRF as containing more than 10% lead in the glaze!

Is Syracuse China safe to use?

As long as you take precautions and use common sense, your Syracuse China won’t explode in the kiln. You can glaze and fire your new dishes, plates and cups safely.

Is there lead in Royal Doulton china?

Royal Doulton English Fine Bone China Bunnykins Baby Bowl, year unknown: 61,800 ppm Lead on the FOOD surface. For context, the amount of Lead that is considered unsafe on a newly manufactured item (made today) intended for use by children is anything 90 ppm Lead or higher in the paint, glaze or coating.

Is it safe to eat off vintage china?

If you must eat off of your antique china or vintage ceramic dishware, don’t do so as a regular practice and certainly don’t eat off of it every day. It is not wise to eat off of china with painted or metallic decorations (like gold leaf or silver banding).

When did the Syracuse China Company get its name?

Syracuse China/Onondaga Pottery Company was founded in 1871 when a group of investors bought out the W.H. Farrar Pottery Company of Geddes, NY. In 1966, the Onondaga Pottery company officially changed its name to Syracuse China, a name that had long been associated with their institutional and fine china lines.

What’s the date code for OpCo Syracuse China?

Codes in circles are pre-1911 and codes in diamonds are post-1911. Diamond codes with numbers are repeated so knowledge of your backstamps will help (example, a piece marked with “OPCO Syracuse China”, date code 6 in a diamond would be 1912).

Where was the first China made in New York?

The first Syracuse China was made by the Onondaga Pottery Company in 1888, and soon travelers eating high-end meals on trains or in hotels were dining on it. From then until 2009, workers in Syracuse, New York, made the products, and workers in China are still making Syracuse pieces.

How to tell the date on Syracuse China?

Items marked with “Syracuse China” are generally post-1895 with only a few exceptions that are pretty hard to find. Pieces marked with “Ivory”, “Adobe Ware”,”Econo-Rim” are circa 1930 to circa 1960s. Other things you will need to know to date your items: How the code is stamped?