A little flourish for the feast. This generously sized Italian platter pairs a luminous white glaze with a scalloped edge and raised scrollwork—a beautifully dressed frame for whatever you bring to the table.

Made by S.C. Richard at San Cristoforo in Milan, around 1928, it brings quiet romance to a contemporary dining room or a country kitchen. Lovely piled with pears, equally lovely left empty: good design deserves a place between dinner parties, too.

Measurements
16.25 inches long × 12.5 inches wide × 1.25 inches high
41.3 × 31.8 × 3.2 cm

Condition
Vintage condition with surface scratches, light marks, small areas of rim wear and some discolouration underneath. Please examine the photographs for details of the glaze, edges and underside. Bears the printed S.C. Richard maker’s mark and impressed production numeral.

History of the Maker
Società Ceramica Richard was an important Italian ceramics manufacturer whose San Cristoforo works in Milan produced both practical tableware and decorative ceramics. The firm joined with Ginori in 1896 to form Richard-Ginori. This platter retains the historic S.C. Richard mark; its printed numbering suggests a date around 1928.

Ways to Use
Serve roast vegetables, a handsome cheese selection or pastries for a holiday breakfast. Arrange lemons and leafy branches for an effortless centrepiece, display it upright on a kitchen dresser, or use it to gather perfume bottles on a dressing table. A thoughtful gift for the host with an eye for interiors.

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