1940s Vintage Porcelain Mottahedeh Italian Tray / Platter

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1940s Vintage porcelain tray or serving platter having a Regency/Empire style social scene. Marked a Mottahedeh Italy.

Large in size … Read more 1940s Vintage porcelain tray or serving platter having a Regency/Empire style social scene. Marked a Mottahedeh Italy.

Large in size measuring 13” tall by 17” across. Trimmed with green and gold bands Use as a serving tray ,under plate or display.

The illustration scene in the center is part of a series from 1827 that used satirized documenting social manners and fashion, particularly during the French Restoration period, which overlapped with the British Regency era.
The scene shows several elegantly dressed individuals gathered around a table for tea or coffee, capturing a moment of social interaction characteristic of the period.
The style of dress, including the tailcoats, cravats, bonnets, and high-waisted dresses, is typical of early 19th-century fashion.
This is an example of historical illustrations that offer insights into the daily life, customs, and social dynamics of the time. See less