Antique Oyster Plate ~ Over Ice on Half-Shell

Circa late 1800,s /early 1900's

Antique oyster plate having six wells...

Made for serving oysters on the half shell over ice

The plate was filled with crushed ice and the oyster shell would be placed on the ice

(as depicted on page 17 of Karsnitz Oyster Plate Book) See photos

Most of Ahrenfeldt's plates are decorated rather lavishly

Intricate gilded border with aqua edge and gilded scalloped rim gives this oyster PIZAZZ!

Petite pastel florals with green foliage surround the wells all on a snow white ground

Note the delicate ornate 'handle' at the top of the plate

Mint condition ~ 7.75" across including 'handle'

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