A charming antique porcelain oyster plate featuring five oyster wells surrounding a central sauce well. Each well is decorated with delicate floral sprays in blue and rose tones accented with fine gilt details.
Oyster plates became popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when oysters were considered a luxury delicacy served during elegant dinners and seafood courses. The molded wells were designed to cradle individual oysters while the central reservoir held sauce or lemon.
The scalloped edge and soft floral decoration give this piece a beautiful romantic character that works equally well for entertaining or display.
