Vintage Flowery Yellow Ceramic Serving Platter
Antique and Vintage Kitchenware / Ceramic Dinnerware

Vintage Flowery Yellow Ceramic Serving Platter

This is a vintage oval serving platter, characterized by a soft butter-yellow base glaze and a distinct scalloped, quatrefoil-inspired rim. The piece measures several inches across and features a decorative floral motif of orange, yellow, and purple tulips with green foliage and small blue accent flowers, likely applied via transferware or decal. These floral clusters are positioned asymmetrically: a large spray on the right side and two smaller clusters on the top left and bottom center. The rim is embellished with a thin, hand-painted gold or black pinstripe edge, which exhibits some minor rubbing and wear. The glaze shows a high-gloss finish typical of mid-20th-century semi-vitreous dinnerware. Significant condition issues are visible, including a prominent chip on the upper edge near the user's thumb and some surface scratches consistent with use. The style suggests an Art Deco or early Mid-Century Modern influence, possibly originating from an English or American pottery manufacturer such as Homer Laughlin or Johnson Brothers between 1930 and 1950. The piece demonstrates standard commercial quality of its era, intended for everyday domestic use.

Estimated Value

$15.00 - $25.00

Basic Information

Category

Antique and Vintage Kitchenware / Ceramic Dinnerware

Appraised On

January 14, 2026

Estimated Value

$15.00 - $25.00

Item Description

This is a vintage oval serving platter, characterized by a soft butter-yellow base glaze and a distinct scalloped, quatrefoil-inspired rim. The piece measures several inches across and features a decorative floral motif of orange, yellow, and purple tulips with green foliage and small blue accent flowers, likely applied via transferware or decal. These floral clusters are positioned asymmetrically: a large spray on the right side and two smaller clusters on the top left and bottom center. The rim is embellished with a thin, hand-painted gold or black pinstripe edge, which exhibits some minor rubbing and wear. The glaze shows a high-gloss finish typical of mid-20th-century semi-vitreous dinnerware. Significant condition issues are visible, including a prominent chip on the upper edge near the user's thumb and some surface scratches consistent with use. The style suggests an Art Deco or early Mid-Century Modern influence, possibly originating from an English or American pottery manufacturer such as Homer Laughlin or Johnson Brothers between 1930 and 1950. The piece demonstrates standard commercial quality of its era, intended for everyday domestic use.

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