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.
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What a deal on the platter. I like it!
Happy Yule to you as well, Cro!
Nice bargain! And wishing you a happy Yule as well.
Still half an hour before sunrise, then I shall go and make my wish.
Bargains are still to be had; even over here.
Oh 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...
I 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!
Wishing 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.
I 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
What 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.
I have several old family ones back in some UK loft. One huge blue and white plate is magnificent... certainly made for a different age.
We began our second lot of festivities last night, they now last for another four days.
Every household should have one. A very sound investment.
A most excellent bargain Cro, I used to enjoy the banter & bargains to be had at local car boot sales.
The merriest of Christmases and a bountiful New Year for you and yours my good man.
Even if it's used just once a year!
Happy Christmas to you too John.
I 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.
Do you have a traditional meal on Christmas Eve ? XXXX
That was a easy sale and both of you made a good bargain.
I wish you good meals, lots of laughter, and a lovely Christmas Day, Cro.
There's nothing prestigious about Wedgewood % Co Jackie although nor is there about Habitat.
I 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.
Bargain! I've got one very similar but it cost me considerably more than a quid.
On Christmas Eve we have friends around for boiled Ham with butter beans, carrots, and baked spuds. Simple pre-feasting fare; on the platter.
Then 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.
I wish you the same. Good cheer!
I love it because of its 'peasant simplicity'.
You woz robbed!
Happy 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.
Lady M's been baking all day too; mince pies, etc. When does it end?
It matters not where it came from, it has served you well, and I loved the story of its purchase.
P.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.
A very nice platter, now we can look forward to seeing it in all it's glory with the Turkey on Christmas Day.
Nice plate - now we need to see the roast turkey! Happy Christmas Cro.
I 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.
I 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?
Happy feasting in the days to come!
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