EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

at the Merchandise Mart in Chicago. It was common for some retailers to commission china and other items made exclusively for them. I have seen many items that were made and imported for Neiman Marcus, Marshall Field, etc.

Without seeing them, I would be largely guessing, but I think 5 each would have to be reasonable and maybe you can go a bit higher. People don't come into thrift shops expecting retail antique-shop prices, but hand-painted plates for 5 or 6 is not a lot. In this day of everything seeming to be made in China, people are thrilled to find something European.

Good luck with them. I am glad to see that you are making an effort to identify the good stuff and not sell it for a quarter.