With a deeply scalloped edge, delicate scrollwork, and floral ornament, this silverplate-on-copper platter brings together the decorative richness of an earlier era with the practical domestic life of a mid-20th-century serving piece.
Made by Poole Silver Co. around the 1950s, the platter features an intricate seashell motif that gives its otherwise formal ornament a subtle coastal character. The combination of silverplate and warm copper beneath creates additional visual depth, particularly where age and use have allowed traces of the underlying metal to become visible.
At nearly 12 inches across, it is large enough to serve appetizers or other small dishes, but its decorative character also makes it useful beyond the dining table. Display it on a shelf, incorporate it into a tabletop arrangement, or use it as a catchall for jewelry and other small objects.
Its design would sit comfortably alongside both romantic and rustic furnishings, offering a little unexpected ornament within a collected interior.
DETAILS
Origin: USA
Maker: Poole Silver Co.
Date: ca. 1950s
Measurements: 11.75 x 11 x 2 inches
Material: Silverplate on copper
CARE
Handle with care. Hand wash gently as needed and dry immediately. Polish only when necessary, using a silver polish appropriate for silverplate. Avoid aggressive polishing, which can gradually remove the plated surface and diminish evidence of age.
CONDITION NOTE
This vintage silverplate platter has age-appropriate wear and surface variation consistent with previous use. Traces of patina or areas where the underlying copper may be visible contribute to the object's character and history. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
With a deeply scalloped edge, delicate scrollwork, and floral ornament, this silverplate-on-copper platter brings together the decorative richness of an earlier era with the practical domestic life of a mid-20th-century serving piece.
Made by Poole Silver Co. around the 1950s, the platter features an intricate seashell motif that gives its otherwise formal ornament a subtle coastal character. The combination of silverplate and warm copper beneath creates additional visual depth, particularly where age and use have allowed traces of the underlying metal to become visible.
At nearly 12 inches across, it is large enough to serve appetizers or other small dishes, but its decorative character also makes it useful beyond the dining table. Display it on a shelf, incorporate it into a tabletop arrangement, or use it as a catchall for jewelry and other small objects.
Its design would sit comfortably alongside both romantic and rustic furnishings, offering a little unexpected ornament within a collected interior.
DETAILS
Origin: USA
Maker: Poole Silver Co.
Date: ca. 1950s
Measurements: 11.75 x 11 x 2 inches
Material: Silverplate on copper
CARE
Handle with care. Hand wash gently as needed and dry immediately. Polish only when necessary, using a silver polish appropriate for silverplate. Avoid aggressive polishing, which can gradually remove the plated surface and diminish evidence of age.
CONDITION NOTE
This vintage silverplate platter has age-appropriate wear and surface variation consistent with previous use. Traces of patina or areas where the underlying copper may be visible contribute to the object's character and history. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
