[Bryn-gwlad] trenchers and plateware

[nweders@mail.utexas.edu]

  Actually Spain, Porugal and the Italian city-states were lucky in the level of
Moorish and Turkish influence when it came ot plae ware.  I have found highly
decorative plates and such which came to be called majorca ware that is
beautiful and very easible found even today (both original pieces and more
modern examples.)  Several museums have samples of plates and serving vessels
that really make me envious.

Other cultures also had wooden trenchers, clay plates and other such eating
ware.  Trenchers were practical in that they caught juices but they aren't the
sole example of period dishware.  I don't have access to the articles to give
you exact dates but if you are interested and go tot he local business meetings
I can provide you with a copy of a couple of articles on heraldic majorca ware.

I really want to do the whole plate decorating and glazing and do a setting. 
they are truly gorgeous.

Regards,

Clare