How were these platters used originally?

These large dishes served grand dining tables for presenting roasted meats, game, and large communal portions during formal meals. Meat platters often incorporated recessed channels and draining wells to collect juices. Larger chargers were frequently reserved for display on sideboards or hung on walls to showcase the wealth and taste of the household through imported porcelain or decorative earthenware.

How do I hang a heavy charger?

Hanging a large ceramic dish requires a sturdy, adjustable spring-loaded wire hanger that distributes the weight evenly across the rim without exerting pressure on vulnerable areas. The wall fixing must engage directly with a stud or utilise a proper masonry plug. Ensure the diameter and weight capacity of the selected hanger match the specific dimensions of your ceramic piece before mounting it securely.

How do I tell transferware from hand-painted pieces?

Transferware exhibits a fine, repeating dotted matrix or stippled line pattern when examined closely under magnification, resulting from the engraved copper plate used in production. The outlines remain uniform across multiple examples of the same pattern. Hand-painted pieces show individual brushstrokes, variations in line thickness, and subtle pooling of the cobalt pigment where the artist applied the colour directly to the ceramic body.

Can these platters still be used for serving food?

Most antique ceramic platters can safely present cold foods, bread, or fruit during occasional gatherings, provided the glaze remains intact and stable. Avoid using them in microwaves, dishwashers, or conventional ovens. Due to the age of the glaze and potential historical repairs, daily culinary use is generally discouraged in favour of decorative display or light entertaining.

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A large blue white platter serves as a commanding table centrepiece or wall display, combining scale with intricate cobalt decoration.

Mason’s Ironstone China Meat Platter Indian Grasshopper Pattern

19th century

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Mason’s Ironstone China Meat Platter Indian Grasshopper Pattern

From Clive Payne Antiques

£540

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“Thun” Copeland & Garrett, Byron Views Series, Exceptionally Fine Large Dish Dating Circa 1830

19th century

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“Thun” Copeland & Garrett, Byron Views Series, Exceptionally Fine Large Dish Dating Circa 1830

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Huge Ironstone Dish and Strainer.

From Donald Allison Antiques

£780

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Large Blue & White Cathedral Church Glasgow Serving Plate C1850

19th century

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Large Blue & White Cathedral Church Glasgow Serving Plate C1850

From Shaun King Antiques

£485

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18th century

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A Large 18th Century Delft Charger.

From Youngs Antiques

£280

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Large Minton Chinese Marine Blue & White Charger C1840

19th century

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Large Minton Chinese Marine Blue & White Charger C1840

From Shaun King Antiques

£365

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A Magnificent Huge Spode Blue & White Transfer Print Meat Platter,” Bridge of Lucano,” Circa 1810 to 1815

19th century

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A Magnificent Huge Spode Blue & White Transfer Print Meat Platter,” Bridge of Lucano,” Circa 1810 to 1815

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£475

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19th century

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Pair of Large Antique Imari Plates

From David Wolfenden Antiques

£440

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Large Japanese Blue + White Charger, Circa 1890, 73cm Dia

19th century

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Large Japanese Blue + White Charger, Circa 1890, 73cm Dia

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£4,800

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Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White Chargers, Circa 1900

19th century

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Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White Chargers, Circa 1900

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,800

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Listings span seventeenth-century Chinese porcelain and delftware alongside nineteenth-century English ironstone, pearlware, and transfer-printed earthenware.

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

19th century

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

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£295

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19th century

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Large 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Serving Dish

From Shaun King Antiques

£385

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Circa 1840 Large English Carving/serving Pearlware Platter with Reservoir

19th century

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Circa 1840 Large English Carving/serving Pearlware Platter with Reservoir

From Eclectic Antiques

£185

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Large Chinese Kangxi Period (1661-1722) Blue & White Charger

17th century

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Large Chinese Kangxi Period (1661-1722) Blue & White Charger

From Original Retro

£1,750

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1900 - 1920

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Oriental Blue and White Charger C1900

From Shaun King Antiques

£235

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19th century

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Delft Charger

From David Robinson Antiques

£280

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Large Blue White Platter

Mason’s Ironstone China Meat Platter Indian Grasshopper Pattern

“Thun” Copeland & Garrett, Byron Views Series, Exceptionally Fine Large Dish Dating Circa 1830

Huge Ironstone Dish and Strainer.

Large Blue & White Cathedral Church Glasgow Serving Plate C1850

A Large 18th Century Delft Charger.

Large Minton Chinese Marine Blue & White Charger C1840

A Magnificent Huge Spode Blue & White Transfer Print Meat Platter,” Bridge of Lucano,” Circa 1810 to 1815

Pair of Large Antique Imari Plates

Large Japanese Blue + White Charger, Circa 1890, 73cm Dia

Pair Japanese Arita Blue and White Chargers, Circa 1900

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

Large 19th Century Chinese Blue and White Serving Dish

Circa 1840 Large English Carving/serving Pearlware Platter with Reservoir

Large Chinese Kangxi Period (1661-1722) Blue & White Charger

Oriental Blue and White Charger C1900

Delft Charger

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