A.M.D., Arlington Heights, Ill. Dear A.M.D.: The “platters” in today’s question are generally called “service” plates, and their purpose was purely decorative. William Guerin opened his porcelain ...
I have a set of 12 beautiful plates in perfect, like-new condition. I think these are service plates, and to my knowledge they have never been used but were always on display in our home. Are these ...