Vo te d C vi ll e’s B es t A n ti q u e St o re ones with deep wells designed to serve pristine, shucked oysters. By the way, it’s also not advisable to eat on an antique oyster plate, not because of the risk of damage to the plate, but because most antique pottery glazes contained very high levels of lead! Experienced and beginner collectors alike might want to purchase an oyster plate guidebook and get to know a reputable antiques dealer that specializes in collectible china and pottery. Guidebooks can educate collectors about markings and other details to help them better understand their plate’s origin and history, and indicate a little bit about their value. Of course, reputable antiques dealers can also verify the authenticity of a plate and are usually happy to share their expertise and love for such a unique collectible. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and as with other works of art, choose what appeals to you. Whether yours are chosen because of their color, shape, pattern or design, your collection of oyster plates will quite literally be an acquired taste. We wish to thank Cheryl Stone and Martha and John Layton for allowing us to photograph their private collections of oyster plates.
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