How were large ceramic plates used historically?

Large ceramic plates and chargers served primarily as impressive centerpieces for dining tables during feasts and formal meals. Wealthy households also displayed them on sideboards or hung them on walls to demonstrate status and taste. Over time, many of the largest chargers transitioned into purely decorative objects. Their broad surfaces provided ideal canvases for displaying intricate landscapes, portraits, and narrative scenes.

How can I tell different periods apart?

Distinguishing periods relies on examining the clay body, the characteristics of the glaze, and the style of decoration. Seventeenth-century Chinese and Delft pieces often exhibit heavier potting and distinct cobalt blue tones, while nineteenth-century transferware utilises precise mechanical printing. Examining the foot ring and the base of the piece reveals how the potter supported the plate in the kiln. Unglazed areas and firing scars offer clues regarding the manufacturing date and geographic origin.

What is the difference between a charger and a platter?

Chargers are typically wide, round decorative plates designed for display or to sit beneath other courses. Their rims and wells often feature elaborate painted or moulded ornamentation rather than serving surfaces. Platters, conversely, were shaped to accommodate joints of meat or poultry during service. They frequently incorporate channels or wells to catch juices, reflecting a more functional role in the dining room.

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A large ceramic plate offers broad space for pigment and form, drawing the eye whether hung upon a wall or set upon a table.

19th century

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Large 19th Century Imari Charger

From Camden Antiques

£295

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Large E 19thc Spode Blue and White Meat Plate

19th century

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Large E 19thc Spode Blue and White Meat Plate

From Mike Melody Antiques

£145

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17th century

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A Large 17th Century Delft Charger.

From Youngs Antiques

£500

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Superb Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological Bird Dessert Dish C.1860

19th century

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Superb Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological Bird Dessert Dish C.1860

From The Fancy Fox

£485

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Large Plate

1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Large Plate

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£345

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Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

19th century

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Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

From Ritas Bazaar

£1,000

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An Extremely Large Saltglazed Charger, Circa 1760

18th century

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An Extremely Large Saltglazed Charger, Circa 1760

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£545

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Large Moorish Style Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft Faience Blue & White

1920 - 1940

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Large Moorish Style Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft Faience Blue & White

From Artsonline

£229

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1900 - 1920

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Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£585

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Large Moorish Style Orchard Pattern Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft

1920 - 1940

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Large Moorish Style Orchard Pattern Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft

From Artsonline

£249

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Several plates depict historical battles and literary triumphs, transforming a simple dinner service into a battlefield of coloured enamels and charging armies.

Stunning Large George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Cheese Bell & Stand

19th century

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Stunning Large George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Cheese Bell & Stand

From The Fancy Fox

£1,200

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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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Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Chargers

1900 - 1920

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Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Chargers

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£595

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Rare Large Chinese Famille Rose Castellated Porcelain Bowl, C.1880

19th century

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Rare Large Chinese Famille Rose Castellated Porcelain Bowl, C.1880

From Gillers Antiques Ltd

£2,000

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Huge Moorish Style Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft Faience Blue & White

1920 - 1940

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Huge Moorish Style Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft Faience Blue & White

From Artsonline

£239

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18th century

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Large 18th-century Spanish Delft Faience Polychrome Charger Plate Bowl Catalana

From Artsonline

£299

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Large Ceramic Plate

Large 19th Century Imari Charger

Large E 19thc Spode Blue and White Meat Plate

A Large 17th Century Delft Charger.

Superb Large Antique Meissen Porcelain Ornithological Bird Dessert Dish C.1860

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Shaped Edge Large Plate

Large Meiji Japanese Satsuma Moriage Charger with Peacocks, Wisteria and Peonies

An Extremely Large Saltglazed Charger, Circa 1760

Large Moorish Style Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft Faience Blue & White

Quality Antique Japanese Imari Charger

Large Moorish Style Orchard Pattern Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft

Stunning Large George Jones Majolica Apple Blossom Cheese Bell & Stand

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

Quality Pair of Antique Japanese Imari Chargers

Rare Large Chinese Famille Rose Castellated Porcelain Bowl, C.1880

Huge Moorish Style Charger Plate Continental Antique Delft Faience Blue & White

Large 18th-century Spanish Delft Faience Polychrome Charger Plate Bowl Catalana

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