Nautilus Eggshell was one of those shapes destined to become popular by the consumer and was produced for several years.Here again, several drawings of the shape and back stamp were done before one was chosen. On November 8, 1937 the first drawings for Nautilus Eggshell were done by Mr. Stapleford to be submitted to the Patent Office.But it would be January 26, 1938 before a final sketch of the Nautilus Eggshell back stamp was accepted. The one marked with the X, is the back stamp chosen by Mr. Rhead or maybe Mr. W. E. Wells. Some examples of Nautilus Eggshell shape and patterns are shown in figures 5 and 6.

Figure 5 (left) is a Nautilus Eggshell 7" plate in Golden Dawn pattern and named Coronet when sold by Montgomery Wards. Figure 6 (right) is a 10" dinner plate in pattern number N1785.
More information and photos of Tea Rose and Nautilus Eggshell, along with over 150 other shapes and lines and over 800 pictures with identification can be found in the book, Homer Laughlin China Identification Guide by Jo Cunningham and Darlene Nossaman. This book can be purchased from Robbins Nest, host of this newsletter. |