{"product_id":"antique-1923-homer-laughlin-empress-ironstone-oval-serving-platter-blue-floral-border-17-5","title":"Antique 1923 Homer Laughlin Empress Ironstone Oval Serving Platter, Blue Floral Border, 17.5”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Homer Laughlin China Company\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Empress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate: 1923\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin: United States\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 17.5 x 11.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape: Oval serving platter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor: Ivory cream with blue-gray floral border\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecoration: Repeating floral rim with blue accent line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Extensive crazing, discoloration, and age-related wear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDue to the extensive crazing and age, decorative use is recommended. Please review all photographs carefully for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Millie \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67733055144184,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/5067\/7752\/files\/IMG_5287.jpg?v=1792421703","url":"https:\/\/millieandco-shop.com\/products\/antique-1923-homer-laughlin-empress-ironstone-oval-serving-platter-blue-floral-border-17-5","provider":"Millie \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}