French Country · Encyclopedia · Tableware, Kitchen and Decorative Objects
Serving Platter
Large oval or round serving dishes.
Serving Pieces · Indicative US retail $40–$800
At a glance
- Family: Serving Pieces
- Periods most often found: Most date from 1830 to 1950.
- Typical price: about $150; range $40 to $800 and more for exceptional pieces
- What drives value: Size, maker
What it is
Serving platters (plats) in faience, ironstone and porcelain were made for roasts, fish and feasts. French fish platters, long and narrow, large oval faience platters from Gien, Creil-Montereau and Lunéville, and transfer-printed English platters in blue and white are popular for display. Silver and silver-plate platters with gadrooned borders are another family.
How to identify and date it
Read the back stamp to identify the maker and period; check rims for chips and the glaze for crazing, knife marks and stains. Large platters are prone to hairline cracks that can open over time.
Large French faience and ironstone platters are popular for display.
Periods and styles
Most date from 1830 to 1950.
How much is it worth?
On the US retail market, most serving platter examples ask around $150. Simple or worn pieces start near $40, while documented, signed or exceptional examples can pass $800. The main value drivers are: size, maker. These are indicative ranges, not an appraisal; see our price guide for French antiques for the method.
Questions buyers ask: antique platters value; antique turkey platter value. The answer depends on the points below, which are worth checking before you compare prices.
Before you buy
- Check rims
- Read marks
- Measure size
Living with it
Hang platters on a wall in a group, or stack them on a dresser.
How we write these guides: identification notes are general guidance written by French Country; a style name, a region or a resemblance does not by itself date or attribute a piece. Price ranges are indicative US retail asking prices for antique and vintage examples in sound condition (dealers, specialist marketplaces and auctions), estimated and rounded as of November 2026; check recent sold results before relying on a figure. They are not appraisals or offers to buy or sell: condition, provenance and documentation can move a value far outside the range. For insurance, estates or sales, ask an independent, qualified appraiser for a written valuation.