How were serving platters used historically?

These large dishes held joints of meat, game, or poultry at the centre of the dining table for communal serving before individual plating became standard. They also functioned as decorative chargers displayed on sideboards when not in active use during formal meals.

Can I use antique platters for serving food?

Many collectors prefer to use durable ceramic and porcelain platters for modern dining, provided the glaze remains stable and free from active degradation. Pieces with extensive surface wear or historical repairs are better suited for display rather than culinary service.

How do I identify the period of a platter?

Dating relies on combining stylistic evidence, such as Regency or Victorian transfer motifs, with specific potting techniques and base characteristics. Maker marks, factory stamps, and glaze variations further narrow the era of production from the eighteenth century onward.

What is the difference between earthenware and porcelain?

Earthenware is a heavier, opaque pottery body fired at lower temperatures, requiring a glaze to achieve a non-porous finish. Porcelain is a denser, vitrified material fired at high heat, often exhibiting translucency and a finer, more ringing tone when struck.

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These blue ceramic serving platter selections bring together centuries of earthenware, porcelain, and transferware designed to anchor a formal dining table.

A Very Pretty Hand Coloured Cheese Dish, Hicks & Meigh C.1820

19th century

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A Very Pretty Hand Coloured Cheese Dish, Hicks & Meigh C.1820

From Mark J West

£145

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Antique Game Plate, English, Ceramic, Meat Serving Platter, Poultry, Victorian

19th century

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Antique Game Plate, English, Ceramic, Meat Serving Platter, Poultry, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£795

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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger Plate Hand Painted Floral Bird Design Decorative Dish

1900 - 1920

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Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger Plate Hand Painted Floral Bird Design Decorative Dish

From London City Antiques

£445

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18th century

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18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Platter

From Baggott & Co.

£595

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Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Charger Dish C. 1640 Ad

17th century

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Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Charger Dish C. 1640 Ad

From Artsonline

£335

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19th century

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English Tray in the Worcester / James Giles Exotic Bird Tradition, Mid-19th Century

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£1,200

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Piping Shepherd" Pottery Platter

19th century

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Piping Shepherd" Pottery Platter

From Antiques4EU

£595

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19th century

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2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers

From Elmgarden

£700

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer Pierced "Net" Pattern Serving Dish / Platter

19th century

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer Pierced "Net" Pattern Serving Dish / Platter

From Antiques4EU

£285

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

19th century

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

From Antiques4EU

£265

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Listings span the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries, incorporating earthenware, porcelain, and enamel materials across diverse global traditions.

18th century

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18th C Delft Charger

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£250

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Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dish

1900 - 1920

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Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dish

From Antiques4EU

£295

FOR SALE

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19th century

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Japanese Arita Charger.

From Cavers Antiques

£275

FOR SALE

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Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

19th century

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Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

From Applecross Antiques

£395

FOR SALE

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Pierced "Net" Pattern Pottery Serving Dish / Platter

19th century

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Antique English Georgian Blue and White Pierced "Net" Pattern Pottery Serving Dish / Platter

From Applecross Antiques

£285

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Meat Platters

19th century

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Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Meat Platters

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£595

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Blue Ceramic Serving Platter

A Very Pretty Hand Coloured Cheese Dish, Hicks & Meigh C.1820

Antique Game Plate, English, Ceramic, Meat Serving Platter, Poultry, Victorian

Antique Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger Plate Hand Painted Floral Bird Design Decorative Dish

18th Century Chinese Export Porcelain Platter

Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Swatow Ware Porcelain Charger Dish C. 1640 Ad

English Tray in the Worcester / James Giles Exotic Bird Tradition, Mid-19th Century

Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer "Piping Shepherd" Pottery Platter

2 Early 19th Century Blue and White Chargers

Antique English Georgian Blue and White Transfer Pierced "Net" Pattern Serving Dish / Platter

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

18th C Delft Charger

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dish

Japanese Arita Charger.

Pair of Antique Japanese Meiji Period Imari Porcelain Dishes

Antique English Georgian Blue and White Pierced "Net" Pattern Pottery Serving Dish / Platter

Pair of Quality Antique Victorian Meat Platters

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