Description
A set of four grill chop plates in the Blue Willow pattern, made by the Celebrate Semi-Porcelain pottery in Staffordshire, England— circa 1900.
Semi-porcelain was a durable, high-fired earthenware/ironstone composite developed in Victorian England to mimic fine porcelain while remaining sturdy and accessible to most people of the time.
Famous designs associated with the “Celebrate” line and similar Staffordshire semi-porcelain include classic decorative styles like Blue Willow, Imari, and hand-painted Bird of Paradise with floral borders.
The plates are heavy and divided into three sections to keep food in its place and the juices from running together. This set also has two smaller round compartments for holding butter or other condiments.
Sturdy enough for outdoor dining.
10.75 inches in diameter x 1 inch deep
Backstamp: the blue circular crown backstamp marked “Celebrate Semi-Porcelain, England”.
In good condition, showing the expected light crazing and mild darkening in spots.
