This is a vintage fruit bowl from the collection of Westward Ho pieces made by Wallace China in Los Angelos, California and designed by western artist, Till Goodan. Westward Ho includes the Boots and Saddle line.

Wallace China used different backstamps over the years, but if a piece has a Wallace backstamp, it is indeed vintage. Wallace China backstamps won't be found after 1964, when its parent company, Shenango liquidated the company. The original Wallace Westward Ho pieces are not to be confused with the new True West remakes which will have a True West backstamp. Long story short, the original Westward Ho lines by Wallace China were produced from the 40’s up until the early 60’s.

Wallace China can be found with multiple backstamps, this set we currently have features both the traditional grey backstamp and the teal blue backstamp. This fruit bowl has a teal blue backstamp with a date code of “10-N” meaning this exact bowl was made in December of 1944 according to Wallace’s production records.

This fruit bowl measures nearly 5” in diameter and is in excellent condition! No damages, chips or cracks found.

***Please note, on top of being highly valuable and collectable, these are heavy and fragile pieces. Shipping may look steep but that is to ensure this piece arrives to you safe and sound.