How were these dishes used?

These pieces functioned as serving vessels for fruit and sweetmeats during formal dining, or sat empty on tables and cabinets as decorative centrepieces. Over time, many dishes transitioned from dining rooms into display cabinets as collectors began valuing the painted designs and factory marks.

How do I identify the period?

Period identification relies on factory backstamps, decorator signatures, and stylistic traits such as Art Deco geometries or Victorian floral motifs. Material composition, including bone china versus earthenware, also helps date pieces alongside registration numbers stamped into the base.

Are these pieces safe for food?

While originally designed for table use, antique painted and gilded surfaces face potential wear from modern acidic foods and dishwashers. Most collectors choose to display these items rather than use them for dining, protecting the hand-painted enamels and gold leaf.

What is a cabinet plate?

A cabinet plate is a decorative porcelain plate created specifically for display behind glass rather than for daily dining use. These plates often feature elaborate hand-painted fruit, floral studies, or landscapes by named artists.

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These decorative porcelain fruit dish selections bring together hand-painted bowls, cabinet plates and comports from English and international factories.

Wonderful Antique Japanese Imari Scallop Shaped Edge Bowl

1900 - 1920

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Wonderful Antique Japanese Imari Scallop Shaped Edge Bowl

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1900 - 1920

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Royal Doulton Flambé Bowl for Gorham

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1940 - 1960

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Royal Worcester Pair of Large Plates

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