Société Céramique Rouen Blue and White Serving Platter

A vintage blue and white serving platter for sale

This is a medium-sized, 41cm or 16 inch, blue and white, oval serving platter from the Société Céramique Maastricht in the Netherlands. It's in their "Rouen" pattern. It was made around the 1930s and is decorated with a blue and white transfer pattern known as "Rouen".

Large platters are a great way to present food and Christmas dinner is the obvious excuse to use this one. Old china tableware is still usable, but don't put them in a dishwasher or leave them soaking in really hot water.

A vintage Société Céramique of Maastricht serving platter

This was made by the Dutch company Société Céramique of Maastricht. Their lion rampant maker's mark is printed on the underside, with the pattern name "Rouen" beneath.

What condition is it in?

• Second-hand
• In good condition
• The top, patterned side is clean and bright with minor crazing
• There are a couple of gaps in the transfer pattern around the rim where they haven't been properly lined up
• There are a couple of light blue smudges, probably from the transfers
• There is a small glaze fault at one end (it will feel like a small hole) and a worn patch on the outside rim at the opposite end
• The glaze has a glossy sheen all over
• The underside is quite clean, with some crazing and light wear

What are the measurements?

• 41cm long (just over 16 inches)
• 27cm wide (about 10.5 inches)
• 3cm high (just over 1 inch)
• 992 grams

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