Timeworn Antique Victorian Ironstone Bread Plate - Where Reason Rules The Appetite Obeys

A rare example of an ironstone bread plate from the Victorian period. 

This bread platter dates from the mid to late 1800s, and would have proudly displayed home baked bread almost daily. The importance of bread as a core staple item then was shown in any mottos that might be found on breadboards and bread plates from the time. 

“Where Reason Rules The Appetite Obeys” is moulded into the surround of this platter in gothic stylised typography which is still clear. Wheat ears flow from a central plaque in the middle of the plate. Standing on a small raised plinth, and with natural timeworn colouring, it’s ideal both for display and use.

This bread platter is in overall fair condition. There is crazing all over, which has lightly stained. On the base plinth is an old knock with a small crack. There are also two chip repairs to the underside but these aren't notable from the top except at the top of one end of the plate.  Alongside one of these is a fine hairline, although this is stable and doesn't penetrate through to the top of the plate.

Length, 33cm; Width, 26.5cm; Height, 6cm