Vintage French Ceramic Escargot Plates – Set of 5 Snail Serving Dishes

Bring a touch of traditional French dining to your table with this charming set of five vintage ceramic escargot plates, sourced from a French brocante. Finished in a warm speckled cream glaze with golden-brown detailing, these distinctive serving dishes are designed to hold 12 snails each, making them ideal for enjoying the classic French delicacy of escargots.

Each plate features individual recessed compartments arranged in a decorative circular pattern, with a small projecting section at the side. Perfect for French restaurants, bistros, country kitchens or anyone who enjoys entertaining with traditional French tableware.

Although originally designed for serving snails, these versatile ceramic dishes would also make unusual serving plates for quail eggs, appetisers, canapés and individual party buffet portions.

Key Features

• Authentic vintage French ceramic escargot serving plates
• Set of five matching dishes, each with 12 individual recesses
• Holds up to 60 snails across the complete set
• Attractive speckled cream glaze with golden-brown edging
• Traditional circular design with raised detailing
• Individual compartments suitable for snails, quail eggs or small appetisers
• Substantial ceramic construction with a rustic French country style
• Sourced from a traditional French brocante
• Ideal for restaurants, bistros, entertaining and vintage tableware collections
• Sold as a complete set of five plates

Dimensions

• Quantity: 5 matching ceramic plates
• Maximum width of each plate: 23cm (9.1 inches)
  
• Diameter across the narrower section: 20cm (7.9 inches)
  
• Compartments: 12 per plate
  
• Total capacity: 60 individual portions
  
• Combined unboxed weight: approximately 2.4 g

Perfect for

• Traditional French restaurants, bistros and country inns
• Serving classic French escargots with garlic and parsley butter
• Presenting boiled quail eggs at parties and buffets
• French farmhouse kitchens and rustic dining tables
• Serving small appetisers and individual canapé portions
• French-themed dinner parties and special occasions
• Collectors of vintage French pottery and unusual tableware

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Condition & authenticity

These are genuine vintage ceramic serving plates, purchased at a French brocante. All five are in good vintage condition with no chips. As pre-loved items, they may show minor signs of previous use consistent with their age. Their attractive speckled glaze and golden-brown detailing give them a lovely traditional French country appearance.

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