Antique 1923 Homer Laughlin Empress Ironstone Oval Serving Platter, Blue Floral Border, 17.5”

Beautiful antique 1923 Homer Laughlin Empress oval serving platter, featuring a warm ivory-cream glaze, a delicate repeating blue-gray floral border, and a fine blue line tracing the rim.

The Empress pattern, introduced around 1913–1914, showcases the understated elegance of early 20th-century American tableware. This substantial 17.5-inch platter has a classic oval silhouette and a softly aged appearance that complements antique ironstone collections, traditional farmhouse kitchens, and English country-inspired interiors.

The reverse bears the Homer Laughlin maker’s mark, identifying this piece as American pottery from one of the country’s best-known historic ceramic manufacturers.

The platter displays extensive all-over glaze crazing, age-related discoloration, surface wear, and a small greenish spot near the upper center. These condition details are visible in the photographs and should be considered when purchasing.

Details:

• Maker: Homer Laughlin China Company
• Pattern: Empress
• Date: 1923
• Origin: United States
• Dimensions: 17.5 x 11.25 inches
• Shape: Oval serving platter
• Color: Ivory cream with blue-gray floral border
• Decoration: Repeating floral rim with blue accent line
• Condition: Extensive crazing, discoloration, and age-related wear

A wonderful century-old serving piece with understated vintage charm, ideal for display in an antique kitchen, on a plate stand, or as part of a collected ironstone arrangement.

Due to the extensive crazing and age, decorative use is recommended. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.