What were 19th century staffordshire platters used for?

These large serving dishes held heavy joints of meat, poultry, and fish during formal family meals and large gatherings. Their wide surfaces accommodated generous portions for communal dining. Many examples included integrated wells and separate drainers to catch juices during carving at the table. This practical design kept the dining room clean while presenting the food effectively.

How do I date a blue and white platter?

Dating relies upon stylistic clues within the transfer-printed patterns, the shape of the platter rim, and the specific ceramic body used. Lighter pearlware bodies often point to earlier decades, whilst heavier ironstone frequently suggests later production. Maker marks stamped or printed on the underside also provide direct chronological markers. Pattern names recorded in historical archives help narrow the production window.

How do I display a large serving platter?

Platters can be mounted securely on walls using specialist plate hangers to showcase the pictorial transfer prints. Their robust forms also allow them to stand safely upright on dresser shelves. Displaying them in bright rooms highlights the contrast of the cobalt pigment against the white glaze. Placing them flat on sideboards creates a traditional decorative arrangement.

What is the difference between earthenware and ironstone?

Standard earthenware provides a porous, lighter ceramic body that requires a complete glaze to hold liquids. It formed the basis for many early nineteenth-century domestic serving dishes. Ironstone offers a much heavier, vitrified composition that resists chipping and heavy wear. This dense material became popular for large meat platters subjected to frequent daily use.

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A 19th century staffordshire platter brings heavy earthen substance and vivid blue transfer-printed scenes directly to the dining table.

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Blue and White Meat Plate

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Returning Woodman" Pattern Pottery Plate ~ Brameld & Co.

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Returning Woodman" Pattern Pottery Plate ~ Brameld & Co.

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Blue & White Transfer Print Large Chinese Garden Meat Plate, Circa 1840.

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Blue & White Transfer Print Large Chinese Garden Meat Plate, Circa 1840.

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Large Antique Victorian Meat Plate

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Elephant" Pattern Pottery Platter ~ John Rogers & Son

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Elephant" Pattern Pottery Platter ~ John Rogers & Son

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Unusual Blue & White Canovian Statues Pattern Stand C1830

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Unusual Blue & White Canovian Statues Pattern Stand C1830

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Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

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Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

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Antique 19th Century Large Ironstone Meat Dish

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Georgian Blue & White Gorhambury Serving Plate C1830

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Georgian Blue & White Gorhambury Serving Plate C1830

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Several platters feature distant landscapes and charging elephants, proving that nineteenth-century dinner guests enjoyed a very adventurous view while carving the roast.

Circa 1840 Large English Carving/serving Pearlware Platter with Reservoir

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Circa 1840 Large English Carving/serving Pearlware Platter with Reservoir

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Mason's Ironstone China Meat Platter Italianate Landscape

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Mason's Ironstone China Meat Platter Italianate Landscape

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19th Century Staffordshire Platter

Blue and White Meat Plate

Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Returning Woodman" Pattern Pottery Plate ~ Brameld & Co.

Blue & White Transfer Print Large Chinese Garden Meat Plate, Circa 1840.

Large Antique Victorian Meat Plate

Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Elephant" Pattern Pottery Platter ~ John Rogers & Son

Unusual Blue & White Canovian Statues Pattern Stand C1830

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

Staffordshire 19th Century Blue and White Plate

Antique 19th Century Large Ironstone Meat Dish

Georgian Blue & White Gorhambury Serving Plate C1830

Circa 1840 Large English Carving/serving Pearlware Platter with Reservoir

Mason's Ironstone China Meat Platter Italianate Landscape

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