Christmas Star Speckled Glaze Porcelain Plate 23cm - Grey

This star porcelain plate brings a soft, wintry shine to the Christmas table, with five gently rounded points and a pale grey glaze flecked with tiny dark speckles. The glaze has a glossy finish that catches the glow of candles and fairy lights, while a fine, warm sandy line traces the rim and gives the star's outline a crisp definition. It measures 23cm across and 3cm deep, a handy size for sharing, and its shallow raised sides keep small treats from sliding off as it is passed around.

We think it earns its place all through December. Set it out with mince pies, chocolates or iced biscuits when friends call round, or put it in the middle of the coffee table as a small sharing plate on Christmas Eve. The pale grey sits happily with white, silver and natural winter colour schemes, and it looks just as good on a sideboard or hall table holding wrapped sweets for visitors. Between the festive gatherings it makes a pretty catch-all for rings, keys or spare tree hooks while the decorations are going up.

Porcelain gives it a smooth, close finish, and the glaze covers the face and the shallow sides, with that sandy line running along the rim. Its low profile sits neatly on a table, a tray or a shelf. To keep the glaze bright, we would suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth, then wrapping it carefully when it goes away with the decorations in January. Pair it with white candles and a sprig of greenery for a calm, frosty table, or fill it with homemade biscuits and wrap the lot as a Christmas gift that comes out year after year.

How big is the star plate?

It measures 23cm across and 3cm deep, a good size for sharing mince pies, biscuits or sweets at the table.

What is the plate made of?

The plate is porcelain, finished with a glossy pale grey glaze flecked with small dark speckles and a sandy line along the rim.

What colour is the plate?

It is a pale grey with fine dark speckles, which sits well with white, silver and natural winter colours on a Christmas table.

How should I clean it?

As good general practice for glazed porcelain, we would suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it with a soft cloth.

Would it make a good Christmas gift?

Yes, it makes a thoughtful Christmas gift, especially filled with homemade biscuits or sweets, and it will come out again every December.

Can I use it for things other than food?

Yes, outside mealtimes it makes a pretty catch-all for rings, keys or spare tree hooks on a dresser or hall table.