Set of 19 Walker China Church Commemorative Cups – SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church

Description : This is a full set of 19 vitrified diner-style porcelain cups, custom made by Walker China of Bedford, Ohio. Each cup is adorned with a brown transferware design, featuring a laurel band and the inscription “SS. Peter and Paul EV. Lutheran Church” in classic script. These heavy-duty cups were likely produced mid-century for church service or commemorative events. With their thick-walled design and glossy glaze, they reflect the era’s utilitarian yet elegant American commercial china manufacturing. This set is not only collectible but highly functional for hot beverages.
Era: Circa 1949 (based on Walker China date code “A-49”)

Style: Mid-Century American Dinerware / Institutional Commemorative

Technique: Vitrified porcelain with transfer print decoration

Tools Used: Slip casting mold, rotary kiln, ceramic transfer printing tools, glaze sprayer

History: These pieces were likely produced for SS. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church as commemorative or utility ware for church functions, likely around their centennial or a similar anniversary.

Manufacturer / Maker: Walker China, Bedford, Ohio – A prominent U.S. maker of restaurant and institutional ware from 1910 to the 1980s.

Measurements: 3 ½" H x 4 ½" W x 3" D

Suggested Weight: Approximately 10–12 lbs total for the set of 19

Suggested Shipping Package Dimension: 16" L x 12" W x 8" H (double boxed recommended)

Item Number : P15398

Category : Kitchen

Brand : Walker China, Bedford, Ohio