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got this plate
August 2009 at the Medina Antique Mall in Medina Ohio, which is about a
half hour from Cleveland. I don't recall ever seeing another example.
Based on it being made by Shenango, which would make it commercial
restaurant grade, and that I've not seen another, it's almost certain it
came from the Downtown Athletic Club in New York City. The Downtown
Athletic Club hosted all the Heisman dinners up until 2001. I posted it as
c1940, but that is only an approximation based on the weight, design, and
amount of wear. It doesn't come thru in the photos, but when light
reflects off it in a certain angle I can see quite a few knife cut
marks from use. That's an interesting aspect since those cut marks
would likely be from use at the actual dinners before the Heisman was
awarded.
Modern restaurant ware isn't as thick as the old stuff. Basically
the older it is the thicker. It's a judgment call but I feel it's 1940. I
doubt later than 1960 though. It's
old school design and color is awesome. The navy blue against the white,
with a simple blue line around the edge looks very orderly. I can
just imagine all the tables at the banquet. I'm sure all the
plates would have been set with the Heisman perfectly at 12
o'clock. To have one of these is a very rare and special find.
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