1950s Set of 'Continental' Bone China Dinnerware for 4 by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal - Germany- 16 Pieces

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This is a beautiful set of 'Continental' Bone China Dinnerware for 4 by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal - Germany

The … more This is a beautiful set of 'Continental' Bone China Dinnerware for 4 by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal - Germany

The white bone china is thin and delicate letting light show through.

4 coffee/tea mugs - 3.5"d x 2.6"h
4 saucers - 6"d
4 salad plates - 7.5"d
4 dinner plates - 10.5"d

The industrial design firm of Raymond Loewy, a pioneer in the field with offices in the U.S. and France, designed the Continental China line in 1952 for Rosenthal-Block China Corporation, founded the same year by Joseph Block, Rosenthal's distributor in the United States.
Continental, known as Exquisit in Europe, was a huge seller in the United States and overseas until it was discontinued in 1975.

This set is in wonderful condition with no noticeable signs of use. less