An Antique English Hotelware serving dish made for Central Ladies Aid, featuring a softly scalloped organic form with elegant green line detailing and a subtle shell-inspired relief. Marked to the underside “Vitrified Hotel Ware – Wood & Sons Ltd, Burslem, England.”
Produced for institutional and charitable dining, pieces like this were designed to withstand heavy daily use while still maintaining a refined appearance. The Central Ladies Aid mark adds a wonderful layer of social history, making this both a functional serving piece and a meaningful collectible.
Beautiful used as a small serving dish, butter or side plate, or styled on open shelving or a breakfast table vignette.
Details:
- Maker: Wood & Sons Ltd, Burslem, England
- Vitrified English hotelware
- Central Ladies Aid crest
- White ground with green detailing
- Shell-form style with gently scalloped edge
Measurements:
- 8” length
Condition:
- Very good antique condition
- Minor age-related wear consistent with institutional use
- No cracks or chips observed