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Charger Plate Set Four Dinner Plates Serveware Majolica Aquamarine Hand Painted
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This colorful and elegant set of 4 majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Dessert Plates Antique Set 6 Hand-Painted Plates in Porcelain France, 1930s
Located in Bastogne, BE
Antique Set 6 porcelain dessert plates from France for connoisseurs of unique unusual tableware
Category

Vintage 1920s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

12 Cobalt Blue Dinner Plates
Located in New Haven, CT
This Set of 12 beautiful cobalt blue and gold bordered Dinner Plates were produced by Minton and
Category

Antique Early 1900s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates

Materials

Gold Plate

Four hand painted and gilded Limoges dessert plates
By Gerard, Dufraisseix & Abbot
Located in East Geelong, VIC
These four hand painted and gilded porcelain dessert plates with a scalloped edge are by the firm
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Edwardian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Plate
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone plate with fantastic quality hand painted decoration
Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Plate
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone plate with fantastic quality hand painted decoration
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Berry Oval Plate has an original golden
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain. Charger rim plate, measures: Ø31cm - 12.2in Villa
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble charger plate has an original
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Scipione charger plate has the rim sprinkled
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Berry Oval Plate has an original golden
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Blue Marble Oval Plate has an original golden
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
contained in a rich gold rim with classic references. Charger rim plate, Ø 31cm - 12.2in Villa Borghese
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
halo and a blue rim. Charger rim plate, measures: Ø31cm Villa Borghese, Apollo Bianco collection
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Sevres Hand Painted Cabinet Plates, Artist Signed
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A magnificent set of 6 19th century Sevres plates with hand painted "Romantic" scenes, each plate
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Charger Plate Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne Rim Charger has a narrow pink and blue
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne Rim Platter has a narrow pink and blue
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
halo and a blue rim. Rim Platter, Ø36cm Villa Borghese, Apollo Bianco Collection Hand painted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate
Located in Ross, CA
A late 19th century Nevers French faience pate, hand painted with flowers and the words " Mirabeau
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Nevers French Faience Hand Painted Plate
Located in Ross, CA
A late 19th century Nevers French faience pate, hand painted with the image of French patriot
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique English Hand Painted Service Plates Set of Eight
By Tiffany & Co., Copeland Spode
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A set of eight hand painted English service dinner plates by Copeland Spode, made for Tiffany & Co
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate in porcelain, 1930s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower
Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Porcelain Fish Plates - Minton - Hand Painted
By Minton
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 6 porcelain fish plates, made by the English brand Minton. The plates are
Category

Vintage 1910s British Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Plate 36x24cm Gold Hand Painted Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Handcrafted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Caravaggio Oval Rim Plate underlines tradition
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Sarreguemines Strasbourg Pattern Hand Painted Faïence Asparagus Plate
By Sarreguemines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French faïence hand painted asparagus plate in the Strasbourg pattern from Sarreguemines, circa
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Contemporary Platter Ø36cm Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this rim platter, from the Scipione collection, is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Oval Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this oval rim platter, from the Scipione
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Faïence Longchamp Pompadour Hand-Painted Asparagus Plate
By Longchamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
plate forming a deeper sauce well on either side. Hand-painted floral bouquets dot the rims, each
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Dutch Chinoiserie Plate
By Petrus Regout
Located in New York, NY
Dutch chinoiserie plate. Antique orange rimmed Dutch chinoiserie floral plate with under glaze
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Dutch Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Dutch Chinoiserie Plate
Dutch Chinoiserie Plate
H 1 in Dm 9.75 in
Contemporary Oval Platter Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this Dafne large oval rim platter has a narrow
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Contemporary Salad Bowl Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this salad bowl, from the Scipione collection, is
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower
Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate with butterfly and flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Meissen, Germany. Hand-painted dinner plate featuring a butterfly on a branch and polychrome flower
Category

Vintage 1930s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Wonderful Service 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch Dessert Plates
Located in Roslyn, NY
A Wonderful Service Of 12 Chinoiserie Hand Painted Porcelain Lunch / Dessert Plates
Category

Early 20th Century Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 6 Antique Porcelain Dinner Plates - Limoges - Hand Painted
By Tressemanes & Vogt, T&V Limoges, Davis Collamore & Co Ltd. 1
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A great set of 6 porcelain fish plates, made by the French brand Limoges. The plates date from
Category

Vintage 1910s French Belle Époque Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Beautiful Square Plates Van Well Six Charger Plates
Located in Bastogne, BE
hand-painted in blue glaze, and floral pattern. From famous company Van Well. The charger plate
Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Kronach, Germany, 14 Porcelain Plates with Hand-Painted Fruits, 1940s
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kronach, Germany. 14 porcelain plates with hand-painted fruits. 1940s. Diameter: 20.8 cm. In
Category

Vintage 1940s German Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Assembled Set of Antique Hand Painted Art Deco Porcelain Plates
By Hutschenreuther, Haviland & Co.
Located in Amityville, NY
This is a collected set of four unique, hand painted, antique plates of differing sizes by
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paint

Spectacular Set of 12 Cauldon Hand-Painted Service Presentation Plates
By Cauldon
Located in Great Barrington, MA
border is molded in relief and completely hand-painted in the finest detail. Each plate is uniquely
Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Charger Plate Set Six Dinner Plates Table Serveware Majolica Aquamarine Painted
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This colorful and elegant set of 6 majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Twelve Antique Pirkenhammer Porcelain Dinner Plates with Hand-Painted Fish
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Twelve antique Pirkenhammer porcelain dinner plates with hand-painted fish and gold decoration
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Charger Plate Set Six Dinner Plates Serveware Tableware Majolica Painted Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Set of six majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of Hand Enameled Service Plates, England, Mid-19th Century
By Minton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Wonderful mid-19th century English Dinner Plates with polychrome chinoiserie Design. The layered
Category

Antique 1860s English Chinoiserie Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Contemporary Oval Platter 41x28cm Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this oval rim platter, from the Scipione
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelain Octagonal Hand-Painted Oyster Plate, c.1890
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French porcelain oyster plate, circa 1890-1910. Octagonal in shape and glazed in a lovely soft
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Rust Stoneware Dinner Plates
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Matte brown-black dinnerware brings pottery vibes to mealtime. Hand-dipped in a reactive glaze that
Category

2010s Ukrainian Dinner Plates

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Antique Japanese Quality Hand Painted Imari Plates
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique Japanese quality hand painted Imari plates wonderfully hand painted in blue, green
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Quality Pair of Antique Hand Painted Crescent China Plates
Located in Suffolk, GB
Quality antique hand painted Crescent china plates with fantastic quality hand painted decoration
Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Quality Antique Hand Painted Masons Ironstone Plates
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of quality antique hand painted Masons Ironstone plates with fantastic quality hand painted
Category

Early 20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Ironstone

Beautiful Christmas Plate From Villeroy & Boch Porcelail Plate
By Villeroy & Boch
Located in Bastogne, BE
Beautiful Christmas Plate From Villeroy & Boch. Premium Porcelain. Limited edition
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Early 20th Century Indian Traditional Wooden Hand Made Plate
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional asian style hand-made wooden plate. Made by unknown manufacturer in India, circa
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Indian Traditional Wooden Hand Made Plate
Early 20th Century Indian Traditional Wooden Hand Made Plate
No Reserve
H 2.37 in W 18.12 in D 11.03 in
Longchamp Terre de Fer Hand Painted Floral Asparagus Plate
By Longchamp
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Longchamp, a Terre de Fer asparagus plate, circa 1880-1900. Bundled green asparagus spears
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Early 20th Century Indian Traditional Wooden Hand Made Plate
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional hand-made wooden plate. Made by unknown manufacturer in Spain, circa 20th century
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Wood

Early 20th Century Indian Traditional Wooden Hand Made Plate
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Traditional Asian style hand-made wooden plate. Made by unknown manufacturer in India, circa
Category

Early 20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Wood

Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plates
By Cantagalli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, hand painted reticulated earthenware plates
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Contemporary Oval Platter 36x24 Gold Hand Painted Plate Porcelain Tableware
By Coralla Maiuri
Located in Roma, RM
Hand painted in Italy from the finest porcelain, this oval rim platter, from the Scipione
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

Set of 10 Hand Painted Botanical Pierced Cabinet Plates
By Copeland & Garrett Spode
Located in Great Barrington, MA
. The shaped rims are pierced and embellished with hand painted flowers, and each plate is bordered in
Category

Antique 19th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

11 Rörstrand Art Nouveau Plates, Hand-Painted, Different Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
11 Rörstrand Art Nouveau plates. Hand-painted, different flowers, circa 1900. 18 cm. in
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

19th Century French Faïence Hand Painted Floral Asparagus Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A scarce barbotine Majolica glazed oval Asparagus plate, France, circa 1880-1890, maker unknown
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

12 French Hand Painted Dessert Plates W/ Butterflies & Birds
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a lovely set of 12 uniquely painted dessert plates with a variety of subjects. They feature
Category

Antique 19th Century French Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain, Paste

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Hand Plated Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal hand plated plate for your home. Each hand plated plate for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, porcelain and metal. If you’re shopping for a hand plated plate, we have 6671 options in-stock, while there are 1542 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the hand plated plate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A hand plated plate made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made hand plated plate over the years, but those crafted by Royal Copenhagen, Mason's Ironstone and Barberini & Gunnell are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Hand Plated Plate?

The average selling price for a hand plated plate at 1stDibs is $876, while they’re typically $19 on the low end and $960,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Hand Plated Plate
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a plate is hand-painted, examine it closely and inspect the painting with a magnifier. If the design is hand-painted, there are bound to be irregularities in at least a few places. Transfer prints will look much more uniform. Feel the plate's surface to see if you can detect areas with more texture — an indication of hand painting. Shop a wide collection of hand-painted plates from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A service plate is a large plate used for serving a multi-course meal. A service plate is never used to serve or eat food directly from; it is used as a base plate for appetizers, soup, and salad. Shop a variety of antique and vintage service plates on 1stDibs.
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    Sheffield plate is a layered combination of silver and copper.

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    Imari is the Western term for Arita ware, or Japanese porcelain made at the Arita kilns. Imari porcelain was very popular in the 17th and 18th century and was produced in large quantities. Typically these items were made with an underglaze of blue, with additional colors added in an overglaze style. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    An Imari plate is crafted from a style of Japanese porcelain made in the region now known as Arita. These plates and other Imari ware are brightly colored. Find a collection of antique and vintage Imari plates on 1stDibs today.
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    An armorial plate, also known as heraldic china, is a ceramic plate decorated with the coat of arms of either a family or an institution, typically European. You’ll find a variety of armorial plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A canape plate is also known as an appetizer plate. It's generally smaller than a salad plate, making it just big enough for a few hors d'oeuvres.
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    A plate rack is a piece of storage furniture with vertical or horizontal rods designed to hold dishes. Most mount on the wall, but you can also find freestanding racks. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage plate racks.
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    A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.
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    Melamine plates, and dinnerware as a whole, are crafted with an organic-based material that makes it shatter-resistant and more durable than standard plastic. On 1stDibs, find a collection of melamine dinnerware from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    Cloisonne plates are decorative enamel plates. Cloisonne refers to a type of enameling technique where wires are soldered in place on the plate to be decorated and filled with a single color of enamel. Shop a range of antique cloisonne plates on 1stDibs.
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    A Wedgwood plate is a flat round dish produced by Wedgwood, a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, that opened in 1759. Depending on the design, the plates may function purely as decorative objects or be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wedgwood plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    A porcelain plate is a dish made out of a material called porcelain. A type of ceramic, porcelain is made out of highly refined clay that gets fired at high temperatures. Porcelain plates have an appealing translucent appearance and are harder and less porous than other types of ceramic dinnerware. On 1stDibs, explore a selection of porcelain plates.
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    The mark for silver plating varies. In the U.S., the most common markings are EP, EPNS, A1 and B1. A UK silver plate may feature a wide range of markings. You can find pictures of these identifying marks on trusted online resources and use them to determine if a particular piece is silver-plated. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer can assist with identification. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of silver wares.
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    A Blue Willow plate is a flat transferware pottery dish that features a particular Chinoiserie landscape pattern called Blue Willow. Thomas Turner introduced the pattern in 1779. Traditional Chinese blue and white porcelain served as his inspiration. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Blue Willow ceramics.
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    A cake plate is called a cake stand. It’s a pedestal-like structure with a plate on top on which pastries and cakes are decorated or served. A cake stand can be with a single plate or multiple plates and can be arranged with spinning support in the middle. A cake stand comes in varied materials like wood, plastic, glass or metal. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage cake stands.
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    Bread and butter are separated from the sauce, gravy, and fluids from other items on the dish using the bread-and-butter plate. When a plate isn't available, a slice of bread or a roll is placed on the tablecloth or the rim of the dinner plate, which also holds the butter. Find a collection of antique and vintage bread and butter plates on 1stDibs today.
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    Silver-plating refers to the process of applying a thin layer of silver overtop of a base metal, such as copper, nickel or pewter. An antique silver-plated item would have gone through this same process. Shop a collection of expertly vetted antique silver plate items from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Antique silver plates are antique plates made from either pure silver or have been silver-plated. Silver is a timeless material that’s been popular for centuries, and antique silver is always highly regarded. Shop a collection of antique silver plates from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    A fireplace back plate is a piece of metal that goes on the wall in the back of the fireplace. While most are highly decorative, the plates actually serve the functional purpose of protecting the fireplace from soot and heat. Find a variety of antique fireplace back plates on 1stDibs.
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    To hang Fornasetti plates, thread a length of string through the two small holes found on the tops of their backs. Tie the string in a secure knot and then hang from a nail, screw or hook. Avoid using plate hanger hardware, as it could crack or damage the plates. You'll find a collection of Fornasetti plates on 1stDibs.