Platter

1785-1810

Measurements

1-3/4 in x 14-3/8 in x 12-1/8 in

Materials

Enameled, glazed, and gilded porcelain

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation, gift of Hugh R. Sharp and Bayard Sharp

Accession Number

1968.838

Condition Notes

Gilded decoration has worn away.  The platter is missing a cover.

Provenance

Although not confirmed in writing, this platter was probably ex collection H. Rodney Sharp, whose sons were the donors.

Comments

This large platter accompanies a set of four dinner plates, accession no. 1968.837.  Their decoration consists of a central basket of blue flowers with gilded highlights.  A narrow blue and gold band decorates the inside of the booge as well as near the outer floral band of blue dots and gold (now worn away) at the edge of the rim.  

The platter has a molded ridge or rabbet to position a cover, which is missing.  The bottom of the platter is unglazed.