How were these dishes used originally?

These pieces served practical and decorative functions in dining rooms and drawing rooms throughout the eighteenth, nineteenth, and early twentieth centuries. Serving dishes and trays held fruit or sweetmeats, while cabinet plates were displayed on walls or within glass-fronted furniture. Over time, many of these items transitioned purely into decorative objects, prized for their artistic handpainted floral motifs and gilded borders rather than dining utility.

How do I identify the period of a dish?

Dating relies on factory marks stamped or painted on the underside, stylistic indicators like Rococo Revival curves or Victorian floral sprays, and the specific composition of the ceramic body. Examining the handpainting technique and any attributed artist signatures provides further clues to the decade of manufacture. Comparing pieces against known registry dates and manufacturer timelines helps narrow down the era, from eighteenth-century soft-paste works to early twentieth-century Edwardian pieces.

What is the difference between porcelain and ironstone?

Porcelain is a vitrified ceramic made from kaolin, fired at high temperatures to create a hard, non-porous body that often exhibits translucency when held to the light. Ironstone is a heavy earthenware developed in the nineteenth century for increased durability during daily use. Both materials provided a smooth white ground suitable for the application of polychrome flowers and gold leaf, though porcelain generally appears finer and lighter.

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A gilt porcelain floral dish brings the warmth of handpainted petals and gleaming gold leaf to a table or cabinet.

Minton Rectangular Platter, in the Chinese Tree Pattern Ref No 1959, Dating Circa 1840

19th century

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Minton Rectangular Platter, in the Chinese Tree Pattern Ref No 1959, Dating Circa 1840

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£195

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A Large & Rare Spode Porcelain Tray Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1820

19th century

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A Large & Rare Spode Porcelain Tray Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1820

From Fine Antique English Porcelain

£3,500

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Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

19th century

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Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£2,400

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1900 - 1920

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Meissen Floral Plate, and One Other

From Frank Craig Antiques

£120

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19th century

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Japanese Amari Plate

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£125

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A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Dessert Basket C.1820 - 30

19th century

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A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Dessert Basket C.1820 - 30

From Fine Antique English Porcelain

£675

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19th century

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19th Century French Porcelain Cabinet Plate in the Sevres Manner

From Hand of Glory

£160

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19th century

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Kpm Fluted Dishes

From Devonshire Antiques

£575

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Pair Victorian Coalport Porcelain Plates

19th century

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Pair Victorian Coalport Porcelain Plates

From Flora Fauna Antiques

£150

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19th century

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An Exquisite New Hall Cabinet Plate (Early 19th Century)

From Gertrude Antiques

£275

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Listings feature hard-paste porcelain, earthenware, and ironstone decorated with enamel and gold leaf across the Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian periods.

19th century

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Antique 19th Century Meissen Style Work Basket Dish

From London City Antiques

£495

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

1900 - 1920

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

From London City Antiques

£445

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1900 - 1920

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Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

From London City Antiques

£395

3+ MONTHS AGO

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1900 - 1920

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Royal Worcester Hadley Bowl

From Scottow Antiques

£1,550

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1900 - 1920

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Royal Crown Derby Gregory Dish

From Scottow Antiques

£550

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate with a Scalloped Shaped Edge

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate with a Scalloped Shaped Edge

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£325

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Gilt Porcelain Floral Dish

Minton Rectangular Platter, in the Chinese Tree Pattern Ref No 1959, Dating Circa 1840

A Large & Rare Spode Porcelain Tray Decorated in Pattern 1166 C.1820

Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1890, 55cm Dia.

Meissen Floral Plate, and One Other

Japanese Amari Plate

A Flight, Barr & Barr Worcester Porcelain Dessert Basket C.1820 - 30

19th Century French Porcelain Cabinet Plate in the Sevres Manner

Kpm Fluted Dishes

Pair Victorian Coalport Porcelain Plates

An Exquisite New Hall Cabinet Plate (Early 19th Century)

Antique 19th Century Meissen Style Work Basket Dish

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

Superb Quality Pair of Antique Edwardian Hand Painted Wedgwood Shaped Dishes

Royal Worcester Hadley Bowl

Royal Crown Derby Gregory Dish

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Plate with a Scalloped Shaped Edge

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