Small Edwardian Antique Scale Plate - Justitia Virtutum Regina

A great white ironstone scale plate dating from the turn of the 19th and 20th Centuries. These ceramic platters look fabulous simply on display and they also make excellent cheese plates.

Made in white ironstone, this scale plate has a striking under glaze black transfer print featuring Lady Justice and the logo "JUSTITIA VIRTUTUM REGINA". This translates to 'justice is the queen of virtues'. The print is still exceptionally clear and makes a very interesting feature. It contrasts well against the white ironstone background.

The scale plate is a smaller size, measuring 20.5cm in width and 1cm deep. The ironstone makes it ideal for use as a cheese board or for serving up food on as a platter or ironstone slab, keeping the food at a cool and constant temperature. 

The plate is in fair condition for its age. There is a small hairline about 3cm in length in the bottom left side of the plate, but this is tight and stable. There is also light crazing all over, some of which has stained lightly. The outer rim also has some scuffs from where it would have rubbed against the scale when it was held in place. However, overall it is a reasonably clean example.