There is a particular kind of quiet romance to cream porcelain with pierced (reticulated) openwork and embossed shells and swirls — it reads as both Victorian and timeless, as appropriate on a wall as on a table. This oval platter is part of Baum Brothers' Formalities Victorian Rose collection, its warm cream porcelain finished with a delicately executed reticulated border and an embossed pattern of antique shells and swirls that gives it a depth photographs don't fully capture.
Maker: Baum Brothers Imports (Formalities line), Victorian Rose pattern
Materials: Cream porcelain, reticulated
Dimensions: 10.25" long × 8" wide
Origin: China
Era: 1980s
Condition: Excellent vintage — no chips, scratches, or crazing. Backstamped "Formalities by Baum Bros TM, Made in China." Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
A beautiful hostess gift, a wall-plate display piece, or a romantic addition to a traditional or grandmillennial table.
Baum Brothers' Formalities Victorian Rose collection extended well beyond platters — spanning dinnerware, serving pieces, vases, ginger jars, and more — making this piece part of a much larger Victorian-revival line from the 1980s.
We carry additional pieces in this Victorian Rose pattern, including our matching sandwich plate — contact us if you're interested in a bundle.
