Delco China 'Lafayette' White and Maroon Dinnerware Set

This is a collection of commercial-grade vitrified china plates manufactured by Delco China. The plates feature a classic cream-white base color with a distinctive recessed basketweave or diamond-quilted texture embossed on the rim (the 'Lafayette' pattern). Each plate is accented with a deep maroon or burgundy inner band and finished with a thin metallic gold gilding on the outer scalloped edge. The construction is heavy and thick-walled, indicative of industrial or hospitality use intended for durability. The backstamp clearly identifies the maker as 'DELCO CHINA' with an 'Arnie's Heritage' logo, specifying the item is 'LEAD FREE,' made in the U.S.A., and includes a copyright date of 1991. The condition shows light surface stacking scuffs and minor wear on the gold trim consistent with age and use. The set includes multiple sizes, suggesting a full dinner service including dinner plates and salad/bread plates. The style is traditional with a late 20th-century aesthetic, combining functional durability with a formal color palette.