Platter Value & Price Guide

Collectible platters serve as both functional serving pieces and stunning display art for the home. From antique Limoges porcelain to mid-century Pyrex and iconic holiday patterns like Spode, these oversized dishes represent the centerpiece of many dinnerware collections.

Price Range: $33 - $40 based on recent sales

History of Platter

The history of the platter is deeply rooted in the evolution of formal dining, transitioning from utilitarian wooden trenchers to the elaborate ceramic and porcelain masterpieces of the 18th and 19th centuries. Renowned manufacturers like Spode and Johnson Brothers popularized transferware designs that depicted historical scenes and landscapes, turning the platter into a medium for storytelling at the dinner table. During the 20th century, the rise of brands like Mikasa, Pfaltzgraff, and Corelle shifted the focus toward durability and seasonal themes, making platters a staple of holiday traditions and everyday family gatherings.

Value Factors for Platter

The typical price range for Platter is $33 - $40 based on recent sales. However, values can vary depending on the item's condition, rarity, and other factors such as:

• Historical significance or rarity of the pattern, such as the Staffordshire Liberty Blue series.
• The presence of specialized materials like uranium glass or hand-painted Limoges porcelain.
• The physical size and shape, with larger oval or rectangular serving pieces generally fetching higher prices than standard dinner plates.
• The age and provenance of the manufacturer, particularly for early 19th-century European imports.

Tips for Buying Platter

• Inspect the rim and underside for hairline cracks or 'flea bite' chips that often occur during storage.
• Check for utensil marks or heavy scratching on the surface, which can significantly lower the value of glazed ceramic pieces.
• Verify the backstamp or maker's mark to distinguish between original vintage runs and modern reproductions.
• Look for vibrant color retention, especially in patterns like Johnson Brothers or Fiesta, where fading can occur from dishwasher use.

Items in This Collection

• Homer Laughlin Hudson Platter
• White Oval Platter
• Mikasa Garden Harvest Platter
• Pfaltzgraff Yorktowne Oval Platter
• Theodore Haviland Limoges Platter
• Johnson Brothers Old Britain Castles Platter
• Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose Oval Platter
• Vietri Lastra Oval Platter
• Homer Laughlin Empress Platter
• Corelle Indian Summer Platter
• McCoy Turkey Platter
• Edwin M. Knowles Semi-Vitreous Platter
• Staffordshire Liberty Blue Declaration of Independence Platter
• Pfaltzgraff Village Platter
• Uranium Glass Platter
• Spode Blue Italian Platter
• Asiatic Pheasants Platter
• Homer Laughlin Virginia Rose Platter
• Rectangular Serving Platter
• Mikasa Rosella Platter