Three Staffordshire pearlware blue and white, fan shaped, asparagus servers, two with pierced sides and one plain. Circa 1790-1800.

Description

Three  Staffordshire pearlware blue and white, fan shaped, asparagus servers. The first has pierced sides with a decoration around the edges both inside and out, the second has plain sides with a feathering pattern around the edges on the outside.  The third again has pierced sides with a feathering decoration around the edges both inside and out.

Pottery and Porcelain asparagus servers were created to elevate the elegance of a refined dining experience to a higher level. Asparagus was considered a luxurious and fashionable food. This seasonal delicacy in the nineteenth century led to the development of specialized serving tools, including silver tongs, plates, and platters. 

Date; 1790-1800

Size; height 8cm (3.25 inches) width 9cm (3.5 inches)

Condition; no restoration or damage, very small nibbles and one with staining.