Description
This oval stoneware serving plate carries a row of seven embossed pine trees along one side, their layered branches raised in relief like a frosted winter treeline. The trees sit in the same pale grey glaze as the rest of the plate, so the pattern shows in light and shadow rather than in a second colour, and the glossy surface catches the glow of candles and fairy lights. It measures 37.5cm along its length and 27.5cm across, and it is 3.3cm deep, which gives you a generous oval to fill with food while the low rim keeps it easy to pass along a table.
Christmas is where this plate comes into its own. Lay it down the middle of the dining table piled with mince pies, sliced stollen or cheese and crackers, or set it on the sideboard for canapés when friends call round over the festive weeks. Its quiet, pale palette sits happily alongside silver, white and natural wood, so it suits a frosty table scheme as well as a traditional one, and between meals it looks just as good laid on a kitchen dresser or a console table, where the embossed trees catch the light. We think it makes a thoughtful Christmas gift too, one to bring out each December.
The plate is made from stoneware, a type of ceramic, with a glossy glaze across the front and the raised branches left crisp and well defined. As general good practice for glazed stoneware, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water and drying it straight away, and dusting it with a soft dry cloth if it spends time on display. Store it flat, with a cloth between it and any plates stacked on top, to keep the glaze free from scratches. For a festive spread, heap the food towards the plain side and let the treeline frame it.
Specification
| Material |
Stoneware |
| Colour |
Grey |
| Size |
37.5 x 27.5cm |
| Depth |
3.3cm |
| Weight |
1.484kg |
| Occasion |
Christmas |
Frequently Asked
How big is this serving plate?
It measures 37.5cm along its length and 27.5cm across, and it is 3.3cm deep, a generous size for serving at a Christmas table.
What is the plate made from?
The plate is made from stoneware, a type of ceramic, finished with a glossy pale grey glaze over the embossed pine tree design.
What colour is the plate?
It is a pale grey, and the embossed pine trees share the same glaze, so the pattern shows through light and shadow rather than a contrasting colour.
How should I look after it?
As general good practice for glazed stoneware, we suggest washing it by hand in warm soapy water, drying it straight away and storing it flat.
Does it make a good Christmas gift?
Yes, with its embossed treeline and generous oval shape, we think it makes a thoughtful Christmas gift that can be brought out every festive season.
Can I display it when it is not in use?
Yes, between meals it can lie flat on a dresser, sideboard or console table, where the raised pine trees catch the light and add a seasonal touch.