{"product_id":"shorter-sons-wild-rose-serving-dish","title":"Shorter \u0026 Son 'Wild Rose' Long Spear Dish, c.1940s–50s, Made in England","description":"\u003cp\u003eBefore the celery stick became a Bloody Mary garnish, it had its own dedicated dish. The long spear form — slim, boat-shaped, elegantly elongated — was a staple of the well-set English table from the 1930s through the 1950s, designed for celery, asparagus, or finger sandwiches. Shorter \u0026amp; Son's \u003cem\u003eWild Rose\u003c\/em\u003e version is one of the finest expressions of the form: functional, beautifully made, and very much of its moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relief-moulded body features a stylised ribbed basket-weave centre, a wide scalloped rim that curves upward into a gentle boat shape, and the pattern's signature structural handles — twin pink wild rose blossoms flanked by creeping green and brown foliage, integrated directly into the mould rather than applied as an afterthought. Every surface is hand-painted under a high-gloss glaze, the kind of meticulous finish that Staffordshire potteries were rightly famous for. A considered addition to a dining table, a kitchen dresser, or used exactly as intended — it's the right length for a baguette, a bunch of asparagus, or a row of cucumber sandwiches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd., Copeland Street, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eWild Rose\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elongated spear\/celery dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e c.1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35 cm long × 12.5 cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 327 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief-moulded earthenware, hand-painted, high-gloss glaze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackstamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Genuine Staffordshire Hand Painted \/ Shorter \u0026amp; Son Ltd. \/ England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent. No chips, cracks, or crazing. Two minor rub\/scuff marks on the ceramic body beneath the rim — one on each side, likely from stacking in storage. Not noticeable when the piece is displayed or in use. Glaze and hand-painted detail otherwise pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHand wash only with mild detergent. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners, and dishwashers. Not suitable for microwave use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEvery piece is carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure it arrives at your doorstep in perfect condition.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shorter \u0026 Son","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42611092160558,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/Shorter_SonsWildRosePlatter9.jpg?v=1785721420","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/shorter-sons-wild-rose-serving-dish","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}