How were these plates used historically?

Larger chargers and dishes served primarily as decorative displays on walls or sideboards within prosperous homes, rather than for serving food at the table. Smaller plates occasionally saw service during formal meals, though their tin-glazed surfaces made them susceptible to chipping and wear from cutlery.

What is the difference between faience and delftware?

Faience is the broader continental European term for tin-glazed earthenware produced in countries such as France and Spain. Delftware specifically denotes the tin-glazed pottery made in the Netherlands. Both categories share the fundamental technique of an earthenware body covered in an opaque white tin glaze painted with mineral pigments.

How do I identify a polychrome piece?

Polychrome pieces incorporate several distinct colours in their painted designs, moving beyond traditional blue and white schemes. Look for combinations involving manganese, yellow, green, and iron red upon the white tin glaze. These multi-coloured examples often feature floral, geometric, or figurative scenes created by skilled painters in Dutch or French workshops.

Can these antique plates be hung on walls?

Many chargers and decorative dishes feature traditional manufacturing traits or historic mounts suitable for display. Care must be taken to use appropriate, non-damaging wire hangers designed specifically for antique ceramics. Displaying them away from direct sunlight and moisture helps protect the fragile tin glaze and hand-painted pigments over time.

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An 18th century faience plate brings tin-glazed earthenware into the home, offering hand-painted blue and polychrome scenes that capture historic ceramic artistry.