Buffalo China question

[tmayeaux]

Hi,
I recently purchased a plate that is the Buffalo Blue Willow design.  The plate is date stamped on the back 1917, but then on either side of the buffalo there is a number as well.  Can anyone tell me what that number means.  Also, the design on the plate is not straight.  Any comments on that?  I've attached a couple of pictures of the plate.

Thanks!

[mariok54]

Hi
These are not rare, and a quick search on Ebay will turn up quite a few. Usually you will also have the pattern number, so tat is what it may be.
Nevertheless, fo a collector of blue and white, this will be a nice addition if it's in good condition

[tmayeaux]

I looked on Ebay and other sites before I posted and didn't find anything that had the numbers on either side of the buffalo, only the numbers on the bottom. 

[mart]

Much of Buffalo pottery was done for the restaurant trade !! May have a slight different mark for those !!  Perhaps that is why the numbers on side !! I doubt anyone noticed the image not being straight when eating dinner !! Was not unusual for some of these to be off kilter !!

[tmayeaux]

Thank you!

[mart]

Buffalo pottery has been picking up recently so might be good to keep your eye out for other pieces !!