Description
These are two small round plates in cream stoneware, sold together as a set of 2, each 10.5cm across and 1.5cm tall. A fine crackle runs through the cream surface, and each plate carries a different leaf: one a branched sprig of deeply cut, lobed leaves on a slender stem, the other a single broad leaf with a toothed edge and its veins finely traced. The rims are softly uneven rather than machine-perfect, which keeps the pair looking relaxed rather than formal.
At 10.5cm across they are smaller than a side plate, so think of them as little plates for the edges of the table rather than for a main meal: a biscuit beside a cup of tea, a pat of butter, a few olives, chutney next to the cheese, a dip or a small pastry. They suit a breakfast tray, an afternoon tea or a picnic table, and the low raised edge holds crumbs and small pieces neatly. Away from the kitchen, one makes a tidy dish for rings and earrings on a dressing table, or for keys and coins on a hall shelf.
Both plates are made of 100% stoneware. Stoneware is a dense, hard-fired clay and a sturdy choice for everyday tableware. They go in the dishwasher, which makes them easy to use daily, but they are not for the microwave or the oven, so heat anything warm in another dish first. For the table, lay one at each place beside the cups, or set the pair side by side so the two different leaves read as a pair. They sit comfortably with plainer tableware in a similar soft tone, letting the leaf detail carry the look.
Specification
| Height |
1.5cm |
| Diameter |
10.5cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Cream |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
No |
| Oven safe |
No |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.2KG |
Frequently Asked
What size are these plates?
Each plate is 10.5cm across and 1.5cm tall, smaller than a side plate, so they suit biscuits, butter, olives, dips and other small servings. The weight given is 0.2KG.
Can the plates go in the dishwasher?
Yes. Both plates go in the dishwasher, which makes them practical for everyday use at breakfast, with tea or whenever a small plate is needed.
Can I use them in the microwave or the oven?
No. They are not for the microwave or the oven, so warm any food in another dish first and use these plates for serving.
What are the plates made of?
They are made of 100% stoneware, finished in cream with a fine crackle across the surface and a leaf design on each plate.
How many plates are included, and are they the same?
There are two plates in the set. They match in size and colour, but each carries a different leaf: a branched sprig on one and a single broad leaf on the other.