Syracuse China, located in Lyncourt, New York (a suburb of Syracuse), was a manufacturer of fine china. Founded in 1871 as Onondaga Pottery Company ( O.P. Co. ) in the town of Geddes , the company initially produced earthenware ; in the late 19th century, O.P.Co., began producing fine china, for which it found a strong market particularly in ...

How to Date Syracuse China. Here’s a guide on identifying your Syracuse China using their years and back stamps. The Syracuse company applied a few modifications to their products with each passing year. Hence the slight difference you’ll discover as you read this article.

They were the first company to produce American-made vitreous china by the early 1890s, and by 1895 “Syracuse China” appeared as the back-stamp. All of this led to O.P. Co.’s china being used in hotels, clubs, airplanes, trains, cruise ships, and restaurants all over the world.

Dec 10, 2008 · 1885: The name "Syracuse China" appears in the backstamp of the company's earthenware translucent china. 1896: O.P. Co. introduces a chip-resistant Round Edge design and becomes the national...

The Onondaga Pottery Company began producing the first American-made vitreous china in the early 1890s and by 1895 the name “Syracuse China” appeared in the back-stamp. Syracuse China would come to be used in hotels, clubs, airplanes, trains, cruise ships, and restaurants around the world.

One of the last producers of dinnerware in the US, Syracuse China closed in 2009 and manufacturing moved overseas. Click here to find out why it's all falling apart on the new Abandoned America podcast!

Part of what made Syracuse China such a well-known brand and renowned product was the company’s detailed process and quality control. Below is an outline of how the company created a piece from start to finish:

Dec 10, 2008 · Syracuse China, which makes dinnerware for restaurants, hotels and institutional customers, is one of the region's oldest manufacturers. It was founded in 1871 in Geddes as the Onondaga...

Tom Hunter, curator at the Onondaga Historical Association Museum, examines a commemorative Syracuse China plate with a Grandma Moses painting Thursday while storing cartons containing the...

No matter what kind of foodservice operation you run, durable china is a staple in late-night diners and Michelin star restaurants alike – and long before it was folded into the Libbey family of brands, Syracuse China was a top choice for foodservice operators all across the industry.