Fiestaware by Homer Laughlin Co (HLC) produced this red/orange color called Persimmon from 1995 to 2008. The code on the back of this service plate is LLB. This means that it was manufactured in the 2nd Quarter of 1997. There are no chips or cracks on this Chop Plate/Charger. Shipping includes inserting in a foam bag before being placed in a box filled with Styrofoam peanuts to improve safe transport to you.