Platter Collection

Basbousa, Egyptian semolina cake, Middle Eastern food, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Thanksgiving turkey
Two small children carry an incredibly large turkey on a platter Date: c. 1920

Market Reports - English Country Squire carves the beef
Market Reports illustrated (Postcard series): MEAT: " English beef was in fine condition." This report on English beef (as a commodity traded on the Stock Exchange)

Beardsley / Salome / Head
The dancers reward : the head on a platter

Turkish Tea, Turkey, Europe, Eurasia

A plate of mussels, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Belgium chocolates, Brussels, Belgium

The Famous Dolma Maker, Constantinople
A Famous Dolma maker. Dolma is a family of stuffed vegetable dishes in the cuisines of the former Ottoman Empire and surrounding regions. The stuffing may or may not include meat

Roman silver platter with Bacchanalian figures from the Mildenhall treasure, 4th century
Silver platter with Bacchanalian figures from the Mildenhall Treasure, which was probably buried for safekeeping. It was ploughed up by chance in the 1940s at Mildenhall, Suffolk, 4th century

Girl with a Platter of Fruit after Titian formerly Lavinia a
Girl with a Platter of Fruit (after Titian) (formerly Lavinia as Flora ). Atkins, James 1799-1833

Arabic Countries, food, arabic biscuits, traditional

Strong Cheese repels diner and waiter
One of the Market Reports illustrated postcard series. Cheese: " Supply much stronger, but very little demand." This commodities phrasiology is illustrated by a waiter struggling to cope

Sushi platter

A variety of Thai sweets, made from coconut cream, egg yolk and sweet tapioca, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Play / Wilde / Salome
The dancers reward: the head on a platter. Maud Allan holds the head of Johannen. Date: 1907

The Graphic Christmas Number front cover 1932
Front cover of The Graphic Christmas Number for 1932 with an illustration of a lively medieval banquet, with a jester ushering an enormous boars head on a platter. Date: 1932

Pots of mint tea & glasses, The Souk, Marrakech, Morocco

Dukkah (dokka), dry mixture of chopped nuts, seeds and arabic spices and flavors, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Street market, Danang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Europe, Italy, Rome. A platter with typical italian starters, cheese and cold meats

David Seaman, Goalkeeper, with his Young Player Of The Month Award for December 1985. Sponsored by Fiat. David was 22 years old at the time and playing for Birmingham City at this time, 1984 to 1986

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514

Jeweller and Antique Silver Dealer - Arthur & Co. 36 New Bond Street, London. Now Delvaux - a high end handbag shop, thankfully retaining many of the period frontage feature depicted here. Date: 1906

Restaurant serving a plateau de fruits de mer, Le Panier de Marseille, Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, France

Frittura di Pesce, fried fish in Naples, Italy

Breakfast Piece, 1640-1649. Creator: Unknown
Breakfast Piece, 1640-1649. In the 1600s, ham, bread, and white wine were often eaten at breakfast as well as at lunch. The use of simple pewter indicates that this is an everyday meal

Still Life, 1859. Creator: Johann Wilhelm Preyer
Still Life, 1859. On a table covered with a red cloth are a slender glass of sparkling wine, a silver salver bearing oysters, a slice of lemon

Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627. Creator: Pieter Claesz
Still Life with a Turkey Pie, 1627

Still Life with Fruit and Oysters, 1660-1679. Creator: Abraham Mignon
Still Life with Fruit and Oysters, 1660-1679

Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkish Carpet, 1650-1680. Creator: Simon Luttichuys
Still Life with Fruit, Plates and Dishes on a Turkish Carpet, 1650-1680

Still Life with Artichoke, Fruit in Kraak Porcelain Ware, a Salt Cellar/Pepper Castor, c.1605-c.1615

John the Baptist's Head on Charger, n.d. Creator: Samuel Shelley
John the Baptist's Head on Charger, n.d

Still Life with a Roemer, 1652. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Still Life with a Roemer, 1652

Sandwich Glass Cup Plate, 1936. Creator: Marie Famularo
Sandwich Glass Cup Plate, 1936

Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835. Creator: Giuseppe Bernardino Bison
Salome with the Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1825/1835

Silver Meat Platter, c. 1936. Creator: Hester Duany
Silver Meat Platter, c. 1936

Slipware Platter, probably 1936. Creator: Fred Weiss
Slipware Platter, probably 1936

Pie Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Paul Ward
Pie Plate, c. 1937

Platter, c. 1938. Creator: Paul Ward
Platter, c. 1938

Railroad Platter, 1939. Creator: Ralph Atkinson
Railroad Platter, 1939

White Star Line, First Class oval starburst fruit platter. 15ins

The Sideboard
A still life oil painting of a sideboard laid with a white tablecloth, upon which a presentation of cutlery, wine bottle, silver platter, and four vases of red flowers sits. Date: circa 1921

Gladioli
A still life flower piece oil painting of a vase of gladioli flowers, sat in front of a platter dish. Date: circa 1924

Salome and the Head of John the Baptist
A sculpture depicting Salome, the daughter of Herod II, sat on top of the pedestal, after requesting the head of John the Baptist on a platter. Herod was forced by oath to have John beheaded

Illustration by Norman Morrow, of Aino Ackte as Salome, with empty platter. Captioned, Salome without the Baptist's Head'

Puss in Boots - the Ogre - Nursery Tale
The ogre glares at Puss in Boots as he bows and scrapes before him; a platter of dead babies and a calf's head stew are on the table Date: circa 1870

Mars and Venus Served by Cupid and the Graces, 1545-50. Creator: Leon Davent
Mars and Venus Served by Cupid and the Graces, 1545-50

Mars and Venus Being Served at Table by Cupid, 1540-56. Creator: Leon Davent
Mars and Venus Being Served at Table by Cupid, 1540-56

Server Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Server Dish, c. 1936

Dinner Platter, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Dinner Platter, c. 1937

Dinner Plate, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Dinner Plate, c. 1937

Pie Dish, c. 1936. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Pie Dish, c. 1936

Platter, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Platter, c. 1937

Server Dish, c. 1937. Creator: Joseph Sudek
Server Dish, c. 1937

Platter, Strasbourg, c. 1770. Creator: Joseph Hannong
Platter, Strasbourg, c. 1770

Platter, Dublin, c. 1740. Creator: Unknown
Platter, Dublin, c. 1740

Platter, Strasbourg, c. 1760. Creator: Joseph Hannong
Platter, Strasbourg, c. 1760

Pair of Platters, Paris, 1800 / 12. Creator: Jean Baptiste Claude Odiot
Pair of Platters, Paris, 1800/12

Platter, England, 1730 / 60. Creator: Thomas Bacon
Platter, England, 1730/60

Fish Platter, France, c. 1900. Creator: Theodore Haviland
Fish Platter, France, c. 1900

Fecundity Platter, Southwark, 1675 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Fecundity Platter, Southwark, 1675/80

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Indulge in the flavors of the Middle East with a platter that will transport your taste buds to Egypt and beyond. This delightful assortment includes the aromatic Basbousa, an Egyptian semolina cake that is both sweet and satisfying. Savor every bite as you explore the rich culinary traditions of North Africa, where Middle Eastern food reigns supreme. As you delve into this mouthwatering platter, let your senses be captivated by the vibrant colors and exotic aromas reminiscent of bustling markets in Cairo. Just like an English Country Squire carves beef at a traditional feast, carve out moments of pure bliss with each delectable morsel. No Thanksgiving table is complete without a succulent turkey taking center stage, but why not elevate your holiday spread with this tantalizing platter? It's a fusion of cultures on one plate - from Beardsley's Salome to Head's Girl with a Platter of Fruit after Titian - celebrating artistry alongside gastronomy. Take a moment to sip on some Turkish Tea while relishing in the company of loved ones gathered around this bountiful platter. Let conversations flow as freely as Brussels' famous Belgium chocolates melt in your mouth – their decadence rivaling even the most exquisite delicacies. Intrigue awaits as you discover historical treasures like Roman silver platters adorned with Bacchanalian figures from the Mildenhall treasure. And don't miss The Famous Dolma Maker in Constantinople, whose expertise brings forth dolmas bursting with flavor and tradition. But beware. Strong Cheese repels both diner and waiter alike – it’s an acquired taste for those brave enough to venture into its pungent depths. Nevertheless, this diverse platter offers something for everyone – whether it's market reports or simply enjoying A Plate of Mussels by the sea. So gather 'round and embark on a culinary journey through time and continents with our extraordinary platter.