We are proud to produce quality pieces of American made dinnerware.

The art design and illustration on our dinnerware plates are in-glaze. This means they can be safely used as a plate for food service, in a microwave, and even washed in the dishwasher. The plates can be at home on a dinner or tailgate table as well as on the wall in your home or office. Some of our commemorative plates are not intended for food service use.

Our products bear official seals, logos, and designs registered by their respective university. We are licensed by the appropriate company or university agency to use the specific marks and royalty fees are remitted.

We planned that the plates will last as long as the memories that we know they will rekindle!

J. Downs Herold, President
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Maufacturer’s History

Our University of Michigan plates were inspired by similar Wedgwood® plates that were produced from 1920's through the 1960's. The Wedgwood® plates, made in both blue and rose color, are now prized collectors items. If you are interested in buying or selling these plates, please visit our Wedgwood shop established for this purpose. We expanded into the custom plate market in 1997 and have enjoyed helping customers make their custom plate desires become reality. Our varied customer base makes answering the phone and e-mail an exciting and interesting experience.
Wedgwood Shop

What's the Difference between Pottery, China, Porcelain, or Ceramics

We are often asked, "Are your plates china, pottery, or porcelain?" Short answer is stoneware and if you are now confused you are not alone. We found a nice overview of dinnerware types on the Replacements, Ltd website and hope after reading it you might have a deeper understanding of the terms used to describe dinnerware. Just click on the site listed below for a good review of the terms and where your favorite dishes might be classified.

Replacements, Ltd, Dinnerware History

U. S. Manufacturers

Homer Laughlin China Company was chosen to manufacture the 10 5/8" dinner plates in our Collectors Series. Homer Laughlin has been operating in Newell, West Virginia for more than 135 years and is recognized as an industry leader in the production of 100% lead-free products. Their Fiesta® line has been in American homes and restaurants for over 70 years.
Homer Laughlin China

Commemorative Decorator

Our primary supplier of commemorative items is WC Bunting Company. For an expansive view of their products visit their website linked below. We also work with two other decorators, to best match our customer's needs with a supplier's capabilities.
WC Bunting

Copyright

The illustrations and designs used on our plates and the contents of this website, including text and graphics, are protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without the written permission of Classic Collegiate China® or the universities from which we have licensed use of their registered marks.

Officially Licensed Products