Description
This little star plate is made from stoneware, with five softly rounded points and a gently raised edge that turns it into a shallow dish. The glaze is a pale grey with a glossy sheen, flecked all over with tiny darker speckles, and the very rim is left a warm natural beige that gives the outline a quiet, neat line. It measures 13cm across in each direction and stands 2.4cm deep, so it is small enough for a bedside table or a crowded shelf while still holding a good handful of little things. The speckled grey has the homely, earthy look that stoneware does so well.
We think it is at its best at Christmas. Set it on the festive table with a few wrapped chocolates, keep it by the front door to catch keys through the busy weeks of visiting, or put it on a dressing table for rings, earrings and hair clips. Its pale grey sits comfortably alongside white, silver and natural wood decorations, and it carries on being useful once the tree comes down, as a trinket dish in a bedroom, a hallway or on a bathroom shelf. As a small Christmas gift it is a thoughtful extra for a stocking or a hamper, and it is lovely given with a piece of jewellery resting in the centre.
Stoneware is a sturdy ceramic, and the glossy glaze leaves the inside smooth and easy to keep fresh. Wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel. Treat it as you would any ceramic piece, since a knock against a hard surface can chip the rim. For a pretty seasonal touch, place it on a mantelpiece among sprigs of greenery and pine cones, or wrap it in tissue with a ribbon for a simple present that will be used long after the festive season.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Size |
13 x 13cm |
| Depth |
2.4cm |
| Weight |
0.152kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is the star plate?
It measures 13cm across in each direction and 2.4cm deep. That small size suits a bedside table, a dressing table or a festive place setting.
What is the star plate made of?
It is made from stoneware and finished in a glossy pale grey glaze with darker speckles. The rim edge is a natural beige.
What colour is the plate?
The plate is a pale grey with fine darker speckles across the glaze. The rim edge is a warm natural beige that outlines the star.
What can I use a small star plate for?
It makes a pretty trinket dish for rings, earrings and keys. At Christmas it looks lovely on the table holding a few wrapped chocolates.
How should I care for the stoneware plate?
Wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it with a soft towel. As with any ceramic piece, avoid knocking it against hard surfaces so the rim stays unchipped.
Does it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, it is a thoughtful small Christmas gift for a stocking or a hamper. It is especially nice given with a piece of jewellery resting in the centre.