Lot #53: Buffalo China Plates - Erie County S.P.C.A. 100 Years (1868-1968) and Your Pet Charity (1967)

Animal Lovers. How can you not love these? Rare commemorative dishes in support of the Erie County S.P.C.A. 100 Years (1868-1968) and Your Pet Charity (1967). These historical advertising pieces were specifically manufactured for local chapters, most notably the Erie County S.P.C.A. in Western New York, where Buffalo China was based. Produced to celebrate the Erie County S.P.C.A. centenary (1868–1968). it measures 9.5 inches in diameter and features highly detailed illustrations of 14 different animals, including a cat, dog, horse, raccoon, and deer. "Your Pet Charity" plate (1967)is a 9.75 in size showing 3 children tending and playing with their pets. These were distributed as a promotional or fundraising item to directly benefit local animal shelter and rescue efforts. Good vintage condition (some surface wear/staining).Stamped with the authentic "Buffalo China U.S.A." backstamp on the reverse side. Dimensions: approx.9.5" Pickup category timeslot {A}