This is the largest (I think) of my oval meat serving dishes. As you can see it's plain white, it is quite heavy, and has 'Wedgewood & Co' stamped into the base. It is also faultless.
I bought it years ago at a UK Boot Sale, and this is the verbatim account of the conversation I held with the stall-holder owner.
Cro. How much is that old white plate over there?
Stall holder. Make me an offer.
Cro. I don't want to insult you.
Stall holder. I'm here to be insulted.
Cro. I'll give you a quid.
Stall holder. SOLD!
Every time I use it, I'm reminded that it was one of my best bargains ever; it'll come in very handy in the next few days.
N.B. Wedgewood & Co should not be confused with Josiah Wedgewood & Sons; the latter being a far superior manufacturer.
A very happy Yule, to all who celebrate.
What a deal on the platter. I like it!
ReplyDeleteHappy Yule to you as well, Cro!
Still half an hour before sunrise, then I shall go and make my wish.
DeleteNice bargain! And wishing you a happy Yule as well.
ReplyDeleteBargains are still to be had; even over here.
DeleteOh dear Cro! I'm a native of The Potteries so please forgive my pedantry - it's a knee jerk reaction - there's only one 'e' in Wedgwood...
ReplyDeleteI must have been spelling it wrongly for years. Forgive me. I'll leave it as written so that folk can see what you mean. WOOPS!
DeleteWishing you and yours a wonderful festive season, Cro! Things will be busy around here for a bit (just like everywhere else!) so I'm getting in early-ish. Today was the last day of work for a few weeks - now the frantic organising begins.
ReplyDeleteI get a lot of pleasure out of reading your blog. Long may it continue! xxx
Thank you so much Ninaschen. Sounds like you intend to get busy. Have a great Christmas. Cro x
DeleteWhat a bargain - I probably would have snapped it up too. My turkey platter was handed down from my grandma, to my mum, to me - not sure where it will eventually end up as I have no offspring. Hope you enjoy your second Christmas as much as the first.
ReplyDeleteI have several old family ones back in some UK loft. One huge blue and white plate is magnificent... certainly made for a different age.
DeleteWe began our second lot of festivities last night, they now last for another four days.
Every household should have one. A very sound investment.
ReplyDeleteEven if it's used just once a year!
DeleteA most excellent bargain Cro, I used to enjoy the banter & bargains to be had at local car boot sales.
ReplyDeleteThe merriest of Christmases and a bountiful New Year for you and yours my good man.
Happy Christmas to you too John.
DeleteI love your plate Cro but that's probably because I have an identical one, although mine isn't quite so prestigious ..... mine's Habitat !!!!! I love it 'cos it's HUGE !!!! I also love the Victorian blue and white ones { of which I have one and a couple of tureens but I don't seem to use those at the moment } .... I think it's because I love white china.
ReplyDeleteDo you have a traditional meal on Christmas Eve ? XXXX
There's nothing prestigious about Wedgewood % Co Jackie although nor is there about Habitat.
DeleteOn Christmas Eve we have friends around for boiled Ham with butter beans, carrots, and baked spuds. Simple pre-feasting fare; on the platter.
DeleteThen on the big day, the platter will be adorned with roasted Turkey and all the usual accompaniments. It'll perform its proper purpose. Rachel's right about Wedgwood & Co, it's very basic ware, unlike Josiah's stuff which was much more fancy.
That was a easy sale and both of you made a good bargain.
ReplyDeleteI wish you good meals, lots of laughter, and a lovely Christmas Day, Cro.
I wish you the same. Good cheer!
DeleteI can see why you are attached to it. It appears to be just the right platter. Sometimes there are certain pieces that just fit in a person's life.
ReplyDeleteI love it because of its 'peasant simplicity'.
DeleteBargain! I've got one very similar but it cost me considerably more than a quid.
ReplyDeleteYou woz robbed!
DeleteHappy days with your family Cro. I'll be baking all day then hauling a truckload from the farm to the city house, where I'll begin wrapping gifts et al.
ReplyDeleteLady M's been baking all day too; mince pies, etc. When does it end?
DeleteIt matters not where it came from, it has served you well, and I loved the story of its purchase.
ReplyDeleteP.S. I'm going to try to remember your approach when dealing with vendors. ;-)
I've got a nice big platter with curved up sides that I bought at an estate sale for pennies. Just right for keeping the turkey from slipping off.
ReplyDeleteA very nice platter, now we can look forward to seeing it in all it's glory with the Turkey on Christmas Day.
ReplyDeleteNice plate - now we need to see the roast turkey! Happy Christmas Cro.
ReplyDeleteI have a lot of these serving dishes in the cupboard. My mother used to frequent auctions and delighted in picking up the odd "box of miscellaneous crockery" etc for a few quid, as does her daughter following in her footsteps. When she died we distributed the contents of the crockery cupboard between us. I still pick them up in charity shops, it seems like they think nobody wants them, and have some beauties acquired for 50p to £1. As we eat a lot of meat and game birds they get a lot of use in my house. I have not got a plain one like yours.
ReplyDeleteI like your bargaining style, Cro, 'old white plate over there.' A man after my own heart - are you sure there's not some Yorkshire blood in you?
ReplyDeleteHappy feasting in the days to come!