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About Esquire Dinnerware by Russel Wright

Queen Anne cup and saucer Grass platter and bowls Botanica Sauceboat

Esquire Cup and saucer in Queen Anne's Lace design
Platter and bowls in Grass
The sauceboat in Botanica

When the Esquire glazes are hard and slightly glossy,
they can be extremely attractive. The subtle patterns of Esquire don't appeal to everyone. Nor, as you can see, do they photograph easily. However, many of the shapes are extremely appealing.
The Esquire Designs
Follow these links for more information about the Esquire patterns

Grass

Solar

Botanica

Queen Anne's Lace

Seeds

Snowflower

There ARE some other patterns, including "Fern" and "Mayfair," which may have been produced in Canada and marked "Sovereign Potteries."
Keep your eyes open for these hard-to-find examples!
NEWQuick navigation to all Esquire pieces of which we have photos:

Date Introduced Date Discontinued Manufacturer Location
1955 1962 Edwin Knowles China Ohio
Two Lions presents 20th century dinnerware and design
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