Victorian Majolica Bread Platters

Majolica 'Corn on the Cob' Bread Plate c1880

Reminiscent of farmhouse kitchens, scrubbed pine tables and freshly baked loaves, majolica bread platters are a great area for collecting and form a lovely backdrop for other majolica pieces. As a 'one off' kitchen table centrepiece they look stunning too. Sometimes with a 'daily bread' quote round the edge and sometimes with a decorative theme that bears little connection to food, there are many variations. Very difficult to find in perfect condition as they were often in daily use, a few knocks and scrapes can be acceptable. Here are three great examples from my majolica collection at Premier Antiques

Majolica 'Pineapple' Bread Plate c1880

Majolica 'Eat thy Bread with Joy & Thankfulness' Bread Plate c1880