Bit stumped and in disbelief

[ironlord1963]

I have acquired a plate, maybe considered a Bon Bon Tray.  But the question is the age.  I was looking into the hallmark and the only reference I could find on O.C.Co (Ohio China Company) seems to say that this hallmark was from 1886-1912.  Looking at the item I was thinking 40's if I was lucky, but now in disbelief I turn to the experts  .

[regularjoe2]

I think you're right about the American Limoges ( Ohio China Co. , Palestine , Ohio )
age .
You can find the mark on page 18 on Kovels .

Yay for you !

[ironlord1963]

Thanks joe, for the boost in esteem  .   Another question if I may, It has a opalence glaze but the color is kinda splochy, would one consider this a kinda of splatterware?  I find this item a bit unique in many ways but still have a slight problem thinking it as a Antique and not vintage, for I usually only find vintage and rarely acquire something Antique.

[D&b antiques]

It's not spatter. I think it could be due to uneven wear. or a factory defect.

[ironlord1963]

Cool I didn't really think so, but it would have to be factory, it is under the glaze, maybe intentional not sure, kinda cool but gives it a kinda flaw appearance.

[KC]

Once again, agree with D&B about the appearance of the piece.

Do believe it is a bon bon dish.

Still very nice!

[ironlord1963]

Bon Bon was the best I could come up with.  Something I just picked up and maybe need some clarification.  This item is not a plate and not quite a bowl,  I have got a small plate that is a bon Bon dish so the box said.  Kinda was the same shape but much smaller.   What would one call a item such as this? and what would a Bon Bon plate be?  Beside something to serve bon bons on.  .  Sorry not of the pic has a good side view, but it stands just under 2" Tall around the rim and is 10 1/2" Round.  Would be nice to impress the lady with a bit more culture you know  .

[regularjoe2]

Ironlord , I'd suggest you serve the lady some grapes in that dish ( per it's decoration ) & some bon-bons too .... then ask HER what kind of a dish it is .

Once she tells you her opinion , ALWAYS refer to the dish by that name ....

in this way , she'll be impressed that you've got more than culture going for you !

 

I wanted to comment that although I can't really tell by the images , maybe the piece may have been salt or soda glazed .

[KC]

Candy dish is the proper name instead of bon bon....but bon bon sounds fancier!

[ironlord1963]

It will be easier to serve me lady candy instead of Bon Bons any way, still not exactly sure what  bon bon is anyway  , beside the ones in the movie house.  .

[D&b antiques]

Bon Bon is french for choclate covered Candy. now it would appear to have two Handles ? we have a Bon Bon Dish.

[KC]

A bonbon is a sweet.  In the early days it generally had almonds/nut centers - but these days it can be any confection with a cream filled center, fruit or nuts, covered in fondant, chocolate, or a sugar or flavored coating.  These days can also mean a hard-boiled sweet with a soft fruit center.

The difference between a truffle and a bonbon is a truffle is made with heavy cream and the bonbon doesn't have to be made of chocolate.

Still called bonbons in Europe!

[ironlord1963]

So a bon bon is basically candy  , early form of candy before the resealable plastic container.  .  Guess I'm feeding her candy in the Bon Bon dish,  I truely am starting to feel cultured