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' extensive Formalities Victorian Rose collection — a line that extended to dinnerware, serving pieces, vases, ginger jars, and more. The porcelain is a warm cream tone, the reticulated border is delicately executed, and the embossed pattern of antique shells and swirls gives it a depth that photographs don't fully capture. Backstamped "Formalities by Baum Bros TM, Made in China." We carry additional pieces in this pattern — if you're interested in all three platters we have available, contact us before purchasing for a bundle arrangement.
A beautiful hostess gift, a wall-plate display piece, or a romantic addition to a traditional or grandmillennial table.
