Block
(pronunciation: as spelled)
Block China Company produces a range of dinnerware. Some are modern shapes, and some have flowers in a modern presentation. Overall, the designs are light and informal. If I were collecting this company’s production, it would be a creamer from each pattern. There are three or four shapes used for the creamers, and many patterns, but the floral patterns based on the Goertzen watercolors show up extremely well on the creamer.
To see some of the Block/Goertzen china pattern, go to my squidoo lens named “Block and Goertzen: Partners in Beauty“.
To see other Block China listings on eBay, go to my squidoo lens named “Block China“.
My opinion: Very nice modern china patterns, but no collectibles per se. You will have to specialize in a pattern or particular type of dish to make up a collection from this manufacturer.
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Product lines:
China patterns with thin metallic bands or wide color bands, much like other china producers.
Modern patterns on modern shapes.
Geometric decorations.
Traditional flower patterns.
Sets of plates with different designs: Country Village, Country Farm, Napa Valley, Four Seasons.
All white patterns: Concentric, Zen, Lisboa, Athens.
Holiday patterns: Poinsettia, Christmas Party, Angelica, Whimsy (nutcracker), Father Christmas, Festive Ribbon.
Country patterns: Daybreak.
Patterns with an international feel: Flamenco, Morisco.
Old fashioned patterns on old fashioned shapes: Windsor.
A few patterns featuring animals, such as elephants or local wildlife.
Glass ware and glass serving pieces to match some patterns.
Prices:
On the lower end of the scale for dinnerware. Reasonable.
Collector’s Society: (unknown)
The official company site is: (none found)
History
None available at this time.
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