Mason’s Plates c. 1900

So I bought two plates for $1 each at a yard sale today. I went home and was about to wash them when I saw a little sticker that said, “Mason’s c. 1900 - $38” on one of the plates and some glue reminents on the other. I immediately googled it and saw various prices for similar plates on the Internet. I also looked up how to clean them and used warm water, vinegar, and salt to get out the brown stains on them. I didn’t use any soap or hot water. I did notice that one of the plates had crazing on it but the other didn’t.

I’m just looking for a possible estimate on the value of the plates? And also some further instructions for proper care? I don’t want to sell them (I bought them because I love the colors and design), but I do want to know the actual value of the plates.

 

Pictures of the plates:

 

Look at ebay sold listings for a Nabob plate. One sold for about $20 but I didn't read to see what condition. The plate has survived this long; just no dishwasher and no bleach. A peroxide soak is best for staining.

 

On this chinaware site it’s being sold for like $34. I thought prices were reduced on eBay a bit and that was part of the appeal?

 

That $34 would be their asking price, but if it's still for sale, they're not getting it. The value is only what someone is willing to pay.

 

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Don't worry about using hot water and dishwashing liquid: these were made at a time when maids scrubbed them with lye!

 

the OP paid a buck !

 

Eep! My kind of yard sale.