Rare antique Staffordshire Willow Pattern meat platter complete with drainer dish Majolica or be a rather lovely

or be a rather lovely vintage gift - if you could bear to part with it

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This beautiful white shell vase has a gorgeous pearlescent finish thanks to its lustre ware glaze

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Rare antique Staffordshire Willow Pattern meat platter complete with drainer dish Majolica or be a rather lovelyThis rare find is from the 19th century and is a large (2 part) early piece of Staffordshire ironstone Blue Willow Pattern transfer ware. The platter has drainage grooves in base that lead to a reservoir at one end to collect the juices. The drainer dish has a central drainage point plus smaller drainage holes all over. Both are in the traditional Willow Pattern design. A fabulous antique to be used at every opportunity whether you are roasting meat