We can’t resist using these under our small mugs most of the time, but these little plates also look the part for presenting treats such as petites fours, chocolates, little cupcakes, and other delights. Some people use them for spoon rests, so there’s no end to their usability
Measurements: 13cm dia (5.1" dia)
To keep it as beautiful and pristine as possible, we recommend that you follow the following advice:
• Avoid rough handling and sudden changes in temperature as this may cause the appearance of fine lines on the surface known as crazing. Crazing does NOT affect the life or the usefulness of the pottery, and some people feel this adds to the character and appeal of the pottery. It is nothing to worry about.
• Our pottery is dishwasher safe; please stack it carefully to avoid knocking.
• Our pottery is microwave safe but continuous use should be avoided.
• Stubborn stains may be removed by soaking in a mild bleach solution.
• For our ovenware pottery (and also our tabletop ware), avoid metal scourers or harsh abrasives.
• Only use our special Nicholas Mosse Ovenware in your oven, avoid direct heat and do not use on a hob or near a naked flame
All Nicholas Mosse products are well packed in ecologically friendly, recycled packing. Insurance is included in the shipping charge.
Adorable little plates, great for appetizers. Finally have tiny plates to match the rest of my Nicholas Mosse collection! Fast shipping from Ireland at a reasonable price.
Love the Old Rose pattern. Have enjoyed using it for many years. Have just purchased new small mugs and small plates. ( I use the small plates as saucers with the small mugs which is a perfect combination.
Service was superb, as was the excellent
care and attention in packing the items for posting/mailing.
We had four small mugs but only one small plate and stockists never seemed to have them. You have a good website from which it was easy to order and delivery was very prompt. The quality of your pottery is excellent.
I have a collection of dinner plates, soup bowls, mugs and several serving pieces in old rose. So the small plates finish my collection. I also have 10 of the landscape small plates 4 mugs and two serving dishes.
They are my breakfast set...just love both patterns.
One question, one or two of the plates seem to have a grayish tinge to them...both of my collections are over 20 years, so am thinking just normal wear?
I love the small plates. They will be used Sunday for a tapas selection at my Spanish dinner party. I was both surprised and pleased at the speed with which my order was filled and sent to Canada.
Jocelyne Ladouceur
I bought the pattern "Old Rose," several pieces for my daughter Sarah. She absolutely loves it.
I am about to by another tea set and desert plates and serving tray in the clover pattern for my daughter Bridgette. The girls love the pottery and it will be a cherished Irish Heirloom!
Every piece of Nicholas Mosse undergoes a 20-step, handmade process.
Basic Forming
Clay comes from the ground and we mix different sorts of clays to create our own, high quality earthenware. We dig, blunge, sieve, filter and pug the clay to form extruded logs of wet clay, which are then cut into the exact size and weight for each item. The thrower takes this lump and centers and forms it on an electric potter’s wheel.
Wet Clay or Greenware
The little jug body is dried to a "leather hard" stage, and then a handle is attached to it with a glue-like substance called slip. Small imperfections are fettled and cleared away to make the pot ready for the next stage.
Slip Dipping
When it reaches a very particular level of hardness, the little jug can be lowered into the liquid slip bucket. This type of slip is made from our same clay but with more water and less iron, to make it whiter. The slip is viscous and makes another pot cleaning necessary.
Bisque Kiln Firing
Once again the jug needs to harden even more, so it can withstand being stamped with our Nicholas Mosse logo. It then waits for its turn in the kiln and receives a first firing or ‘bisque’ firing, which removes all water from the clay and makes it hard and ready to decorate.
Decorating
Nicholas Mosse Pottery has a large group of shapes, from mugs to plates to bowls, which are all hand decorated in one of our 10 or so patterns. Each motif is applied by hand, one at a time, in different underglaze colours. The pots are then dipped into clear glaze and fired again.