White porcelain sardine lidded dish with silver plated stand gilt frame A low-tide coastal scene shows

A low-tide coastal scene shows two fishing boats on the sand with the coast in the distance

at widest point 21cm

bird of paradise and floral design with twin handles and fluted rim

total width 18

This super vase has colourful floral decoration on each side and twin handles

White porcelain sardine lidded dish with silver plated stand gilt frame A low-tide coastal scene showsThis wonderful collectible majolica sardine dish is designed to bring tinned fish (decanted) to the table. A big trend in Victorian times, this dish probably dates from after, in the 1930s, and took pride of place on the tea, lunch or supper table to ensure guests and family could help themselves to the fish whilst observing the etiquette of the day. A lovely piece and can be used as originally intended, or as a decorative piece. Hand painted lidded