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White Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century Minton White Majolica Oyster Plate
19th Century Minton White Majolica Oyster Plate

19th Century Minton White Majolica Oyster Plate

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Minton white Majolica oyster plate. Dated 1880.

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1870
Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1870

Antique French Sarreguemines Majolica Oyster Plate, Circa 1870

By Sarreguemines

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Sarreguemines majolica oyster plate, circa 1870. Maker's mark and model number on reverse (this is an older model). It displays beautifully with vibrant col...

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Antique 1870s French Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

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English White Majolica Oyster Plate Arthur Wilkinson, circa 1910
English White Majolica Oyster Plate Arthur Wilkinson, circa 1910

English White Majolica Oyster Plate Arthur Wilkinson, circa 1910

By Arthur Wilkinson

Located in Austin, TX

English white Majolica oyster plate Arthur J. Wilkinson (Ltd), circa 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Late Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Majolica blue and white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue and White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue and White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue and White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue and white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

White English Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880
White English Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880

White English Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant white English Majolica oyster plate unsigned, circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s British Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950
French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

French blue and white Majolica oyster, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color, 19th Century, France
Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color, 19th Century, France

Oyster Plate in Majolica Green and White Color, 19th Century, France

By Longchamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Oyster plate in Majolica, in white and Green color.

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze
Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze

By Longchamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze Description: This is a set of four 19th-century majolica oyster plates, a classic example of luxury Fren...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze
Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze

By Longchamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Set of 4 Oyster Plates – Majolica, 19th Century – Green, White & Brown Glaze Description: This is a set of four 19th-century majolica oyster plates, a classic example of luxury Fren...

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux
19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

Located in Austin, TX

19th century faience blue and white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux
19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

Located in Austin, TX

19th century faience blue and white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux
19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

Located in Austin, TX

19th century faience blue and white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Oyster Dish in Majolica Green White Color 19th Century Longchamp France
Large Oyster Dish in Majolica Green White Color 19th Century Longchamp France

Large Oyster Dish in Majolica Green White Color 19th Century Longchamp France

By Longchamp

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Large Oyster Dish in Majolica, in white and Green color. France, 19th century. Circa 1890 signed Longchamp. Terre de Fer. You can hang it to the wall.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique English Minton Majolica White Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's
Antique English Minton Majolica White Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's

Antique English Minton Majolica White Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1870's

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique English Minton Majolica all white porcelain oyster plate with large cracker well, Circa 1870's.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

French Art Deco Blue & White Majolica Set of 6 Oyster Plates and Serving Platter
French Art Deco Blue & White Majolica Set of 6 Oyster Plates and Serving Platter

French Art Deco Blue & White Majolica Set of 6 Oyster Plates and Serving Platter

By Saint-Clément

Located in New York, NY

1920s French Art Deco Majolica set of 6 oyster dishes complete with a serving platter for 12 oysters and lemon halves. A set signed by St. Clement Frères, a factory with a very old t...

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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Majolica

Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875
Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875

Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique English Minton Majolica porcelain oyster plate signed "Mintons" (with an "s"), in unusual malachite green design, Circa 1875.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1865
Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1865

Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1865

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare antique English Minton Majolica porcelain oyster plate signed "Mintons Co." (with an "s"), in unusual malachite green design, Circa 1865.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

White Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1950
White Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1950

White Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1950

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

White Majolica oyster plate, circa 1950. Starfish on the middle. 6 plates are available.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

English White Majolica Oyster Plate Arthur Wilkinson, circa 1910
English White Majolica Oyster Plate Arthur Wilkinson, circa 1910

English White Majolica Oyster Plate Arthur Wilkinson, circa 1910

By Arthur Wilkinson

Located in Austin, TX

English white Majolica oyster plate Arthur J. Wilkinson (Ltd), circa 1910.

Category

Vintage 1910s English Late Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Blue & White Majolica Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux
19th Century Blue & White Majolica Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

19th Century Blue & White Majolica Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century faience blue & white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

19th Century Blue & White Majolica Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux
19th Century Blue & White Majolica Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

19th Century Blue & White Majolica Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century faience blue & white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience

Majolica White Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878
Majolica White Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878

Majolica White Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878

By George Jones

Located in Austin, TX

Antique English white Majolica oyster plate signed George Jones, circa 1878.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

Rare Cobalt Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878
Rare Cobalt Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878

Rare Cobalt Majolica Oyster Plate, George Jones, circa 1878

By George Jones

Located in Austin, TX

Antique English white Majolica oyster plate signed George Jones, circa 1878.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

19th Century Majolica Blue & White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue & white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

Category

Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Set of 3 Majolica Blue and White Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Set of 3 Majolica Blue and White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

Set of 3 Majolica Blue and White Oyster Plate Wasmuel

By Wasmuel Majolica

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica blue and white oyster plate Wasmuel. Reference / Page 48 "Oysters plates" of J.

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Antique 1880s Belgian Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Yellow & White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Yellow & White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Yellow & White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

19th century English Majolica oyster plate by S. Fielding and Company in unusual colors yellow and white; the oysters shell rest on green seaweeds.

Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Pink and White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Pink and White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Pink and White Oyster Plate S. Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

19th century, English Majolica Oyster plate by S. Fielding and Company in pastel colors pink and white on a yellow background.

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Antique 1870s Great Britain (UK) Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Turquoise and White Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co
19th Century Majolica Turquoise and White Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co

19th Century Majolica Turquoise and White Oyster Plate S.Fielding and Co

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Austin, TX

19th century English Majolica oyster plate by S.Fielding and Company turquoise shells on white background the oysters shell rest on dark green seaweeds.

Category

Antique 1870s British Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950
French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

French blue and white Majolica oyster, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

S. Fielding & Co. English Majolica Turquoise/White Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate
S. Fielding & Co. English Majolica Turquoise/White Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate

S. Fielding & Co. English Majolica Turquoise/White Shell & Seaweed Oyster Plate

By S. Fielding Co.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A six-well majolica glazed oyster plate by S. Fielding & Co. Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1878.

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Antique 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates

Materials

Earthenware

Large Oyster Plate in Majolica Blue and White Color, 19th Century, France
Large Oyster Plate in Majolica Blue and White Color, 19th Century, France

Large Oyster Plate in Majolica Blue and White Color, 19th Century, France

By GOLDSCHEIDERSCHE PORZELLAN-MANUFACTUR UND MAJOLICA-FABRIK (1885-1953)

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Oyster plate in Majolica, in blue white and brown color.

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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950
French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

French Blue and White Majolica Oyster, circa 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux
19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

19th Century Blue and White Oyster Plate Vieillard Bordeaux

Located in Austin, TX

19th century faience blue and white oyster plate signed J. Vieillard & Cie Bordeaux decorated with seaweeds. Large size. Mark / 1829-1895.

Category

Antique 1860s French Victorian Dinner Plates

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Antique English Minton Majolica Porcelain White Oyster Plate with Fish, Ca. 1870
Antique English Minton Majolica Porcelain White Oyster Plate with Fish, Ca. 1870

Antique English Minton Majolica Porcelain White Oyster Plate with Fish, Ca. 1870

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare white Antique English Minton Majolica porcelain oyster plate with fish and shell design, circa 1870's.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875
Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875

Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Ca. 1875

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Antique English Minton Majolica Malachite Green Porcelain Oyster Plate, Circa 1875. Signed "Mintons" (with an "s"), in unusual blue and green mottled paintwork design.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Early English Minton Majolica Porcelain Pink Oyster Plate, Circa 1875
Antique Early English Minton Majolica Porcelain Pink Oyster Plate, Circa 1875

Antique Early English Minton Majolica Porcelain Pink Oyster Plate, Circa 1875

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Early Antique English Hand-Painted Minton Majolica Porcelain Oyster Plate Signed "Mintons" (with an s) in a Vivid Pink Color with Blue and Green detail, Circa 1875.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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By Salins

Located in Austin, TX

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Antique 1890s French Victorian Dinner Plates

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Located in New York, NY

The black jasper ovoid body decorated in white relief with the Apotheosis of Virgil after John Flaxman, the shoulder with snake handles above Medusa masks, the domed cover with Pegas...

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Antique 19th Century English Vases

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Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930
Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930

Green Majolica Oyster Plate Sarreguemines, Circa 1930

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Green Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1930.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Dinner Plates

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Ceramic

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
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By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

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Bouclé

Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949
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Ole Wanscher Rosewood Colonial Chair with Linen Cushions, 1949

By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher

Located in London, England

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Henri Cartier-Bresson -- Barrio Chino, Barcelona
Henri Cartier-Bresson -- Barrio Chino, Barcelona

Henri Cartier-Bresson -- Barrio Chino, Barcelona

By Henri Cartier-Bresson

Located in BRUCE, ACT

Henri Cartier-Bresson Barrio Chino, Barcelona, 1933 This example was printed later Signed in ink lower right Edition 65/75 in lower left Image: 35.7 x 23.6 cm Sheet: 56 x 37.8 cm ...

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White Majolica Oyster Plate For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the white majolica oyster plate you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and majolica, every white majolica oyster plate was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the white majolica oyster plate you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A white majolica oyster plate made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one white majolica oyster plate that is appealing in its simplicity, but Digoin & Sarreguemines, Orchies and Wedgwood produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a White Majolica Oyster Plate?

A white majolica oyster plate can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $500, while the lowest priced sells for $135 and the highest can go for as much as $2,200.

Finding the Right Dinner-plates for You

Set the mood when you’re setting the table. The right antique and vintage dinner plates for the meals in your home can truly elevate the dining experience.

We haven’t had our own plate at dinner for very long. It wasn’t until the middle of the 19th century in Europe that individual dinner plates had become the norm, replacing the platters that diners had shared before them. Innovations at the dining table are believed to have been introduced by Italian noblewoman Catherine de’ Medici, who, when she married King Henry II of France in 1533, brought with her decorative table adornments for meals and fine tableware such as silver forks, replacing the fingers and knives utilized during dinner before her arrival. Italy was a bit faster on table settings, and, thanks to Catherine, tableware such as dinner plates would also replace the wooden trenchers and flat slabs of days-old bread that preceded them.

Today, while enthusiasts of mid-century modern furnishings might pine for vintage mismatched dinner plates — a mix of old and new can be refreshing — presenting ceramic vessels, glassware and decorative centerpieces that matched was once actually part of the point as setting the table became more refined during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. And as Fornasetti dinner plates and Chinese porcelain tableware have long held weight as collector’s items and status symbols, your dinner dishes haven’t ever really been merely functional. From antique metal dishes and ornamental earthenware designed by celebrated English ceramics makers Wedgwood, dinner plates are statement-making works that bring elegance and likely stir conversation at your table.

Entertaining is an art form, and the kitchen bar island and dining room table in your space are cherished gathering places where families and friends convene and grow closer over good meals. Browse an extensive collection of antique and vintage dinner plates to pair with these important events today on 1stDibs.