Description
These stoneware Christmas plates come as a set of two, each 16cm across and 2.5cm tall, with a different nutcracker on each one. One nutcracker wears a crown and stands between two drums; the other wears a soldier's cap and stands between two candy canes. Sprigs of fir sit around both figures, and each plate has its own contrasting rim, so the pair look related without being identical. At 16cm across they are a side plate or dessert plate size rather than a dinner plate, and the low height gives them a shallow profile with a gently raised edge.
This is a size we reach for all through December: a mince pie with a cup of tea, a slice of Christmas cake after lunch, biscuits left out on Christmas Eve, or a little cheese and crackers when friends call round. Two plates suit a couple sharing a festive breakfast, and the pair make a cheerful small gift for anyone who likes to bring the season to the table. Between meals they are just as happy propped on a kitchen dresser or an open shelf among your other Christmas decorations.
Both plates are 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired material that feels solid in the hand and holds warmth well. The maker states that they go in the dishwasher, the microwave and the oven, so you can warm a mince pie on one, bring it straight to the table and put the plate in the dishwasher afterwards. The multicoloured nutcracker designs are cheerful enough to brighten an everyday table on their own; for a festive place setting, rest one on top of a larger plain dinner plate and tuck a sprig of real fir or a candy cane beside it.
Specification
| Height |
2.5cm |
| Diameter |
16cm |
| Sold as |
Set of 2 |
| Material |
100% Stoneware |
| Colour |
Multi |
| Dishwasher safe |
Yes |
| Microwave safe |
Yes |
| Oven safe |
Yes |
| Food safe |
Yes |
| Weight |
0.506KG |
Frequently Asked
What size are these plates?
Each plate is 16cm across and 2.5cm tall, which makes it a side plate or dessert plate size rather than a dinner plate.
How many plates do I get?
You receive two stoneware plates, one with the crowned nutcracker between two drums and one with the nutcracker between two candy canes.
What are the plates made from?
Both plates are made from 100% stoneware, a dense, hard-fired material that feels solid in the hand and holds warmth well.
Can they go in the dishwasher?
Yes. The maker states that both plates can go in the dishwasher, so they are easy to clear away after a festive meal.
Can I use them in the microwave or the oven?
Yes. The maker states the plates can go in both the microwave and the oven, which is handy for warming a mince pie or a slice of pudding.