How were large display platters historically used?

These large vessels served primarily as decorative centerpieces on sideboards or as wall plates in affluent households. Their substantial size allowed makers to showcase complex pictorial scenes and heraldic designs for guests to admire.

How do I hang a heavy charger safely?

Wall display requires a properly fitted spring-loaded brass plate hanger that distributes the weight evenly across the rim. Ensure the fixing is anchored securely into wall studs rather than plaster alone to support the heavier ceramic and metal pieces.

How do I distinguish Imari porcelain periods?

Earlier Edo period pieces show softer paste bodies and subtle iron red tones, while Meiji period items often exhibit brighter, denser palettes. Examining the foot rim and glaze pooling helps identify the firing methods characteristic of specific decades.

Can these platters be used for serving food?

While structurally sound, antique platters often feature delicate glazes or soft metals that can be damaged by cutlery and acidic foods. Historic surfaces are best preserved through visual display rather than daily domestic utility.

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These large display platters command attention on a wall or sideboard, offering substantial porcelain and metal canvases for intricate historical decoration.

19th century

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Large Imari Charger C1880

From Shaun King Antiques

£345

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Large Antique Imari Fruit Display Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Platter, Victorian

19th century

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Large Antique Imari Fruit Display Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Platter, Victorian

From London Fine Antiques

£595

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Large (43.5cm) Signed Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal Byzantine Charger – Art Deco Tubelined Design, Circa 1930s (43.5 Cm)

1920 - 1940

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Large (43.5cm) Signed Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal Byzantine Charger – Art Deco Tubelined Design, Circa 1930s (43.5 Cm)

From Lee Sherman Antiques

£180

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Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

18th century

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Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

From Oliver Sargent Antiques

£595

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Large Display Platters

Large Imari Charger C1880

Large Antique Imari Fruit Display Plate, Japanese, Ceramic Platter, Victorian

Large (43.5cm) Signed Charlotte Rhead Crown Ducal Byzantine Charger – Art Deco Tubelined Design, Circa 1930s (43.5 Cm)

Japanese Arita Large Blue and White Porcelain Charger with Typical Blue and White Designs Within Scrolling Foliate Border, Dating Late 17th Early 18th Century

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