Bread, the historical Staff of Life, was a very special commodity in Victorian
Homes. And Victorians were quick to have a special place for it and to
give thanks for it. Its fair to say that by about the 1870s many bread plates in
EAPG patterns had the prayer, "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" deeply molded
into their plates. Some had other mottos. Most were around 11 -12" long
by 7-9" wide although some are round. Its hard to distinguish whether a pattern's
plate or platter was a bread plate or a cake plate or just a large serving tray.
They forgot to leave such records about their use for us. And the plates were probably
used interchangeably for whatever the need at hand. By the end of the Victorian era,
the "standard" oval bread plates, at least the ones carrying the mottos must have
fallen out of favor. The value of the various patterned plates varies wildly.
We are showing some of the bread plates we have in stock for sale below.
We also have more pieces in most of these patterns for sale.
Please EMAIL us if you want other forms in the patterns to match these bread plates
or if you want a bread plate in a pattern you don't see listed or if you have any questions. 
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Read about one of our glass bread plates pictured on the cover of the November 2005 issue of Romantic Homes Magazine.

CHAIN THUMBPRINTS - A 9 1/2" diam. plate with handles by a maker we've not learned but from the late 1800s. $48		FLORAL FENCE is 10" diam, made by Dalzell, Gilmore & Leighton ca. 1880s. It has beautiful detail in the flowers in the surrounding fence. **SOLD**

This is the famous LORD'S SUPPER plate by Model Flint Glass Co. ca. 1888 that is seen everywhere in reproduction but this is the first time we've ever found an original! Besides the intricate detail of the diciples and Christ & the table & the room, the key is the rays around the head of Christ (see center photo). This is a genuine collectors' item. **SOLD**

ATLANTIC CABLE is what Welker calls this plate made by Doyle ca. 1880s. It is 7 1/2" x 8" w/ tab type handles. $52	CLEAR RIBBON pattern's maker is known but is from the 1880s. It has the "Give Us This Day" motto. $97	LATTICE aka DIAMOND BAR is a large 13 1/4" x 9" plate with the timely motto "Waste Not, Want Not". One has small nics under two corners & is $85. One is undamaged & **SOLD**

MINERVA aka ROMAN MEDALLION, a majestic pattern,was made at the Boston Sandwich Glass Co. during the 1870s. It is 9" x 13" & there is no motto on it. We have one which is slightly discolored for $55 & one perfectly clear one for $85		STORK or CRANE plate by the Iowa City Glass Co. ca 1881. It has a frosted Center w/ 3 birds; 8” x 12” and the 101 border. $95.

PANELLED DEWDROPS has the "Give Us This Day" motto on the 2 outer edges. It is 12 1/2" x 9 1/4" & was made by Campbell Jones & Co. ca. 1878. $85	GOLDEN RULE Plate has “Do Unto Others as You Would Have Them Do Unto You” aroung the outside rim. 11" in diameter. $135	ROPE BANDS aka ARGENT is a full pattern line by Bryce Bros. ca 1884. It is 8 3/4" x 13" & has no motto. $65

DAISY & BUTTON W/ CROSSBARS is a Richards & Hartley creation c. 1885. They are 8" x 11". In vaseline $105 & in blue $85.		SUNBURST aka FLATTENED DIAMOND & SUNBURST was made by Bryce Walker in the 1870s. It has the "Give Us This Day" motto around the center - HARD to photograph! 11" diam & $82

DAISY & BUTTON W/ THUMBPRINT PANELS pattern is Adams #86 made c. 1886. They are 7 1/2" x 11" and the blue is $75 & amber is $65.		THOUSAND EYE aka 3 KNOB - Adam's pattern #13 ca 1890s. 8 1/4" x 11". It has a flat flake on corner edge. $65

SHERATON pattern was a Bryce Higbee creation c. 1885. This amber bread plate is 8" x 10" $65.	CALIFORNIA aka BEADED GRAPE, made by the U S Glass Co. is a great pattern from the 1890s. This is an 8" square plate **SOLD**	VALENCIA WAFFLE is Adams' pattern #85 c. 1880s. This is a shallow tray & has a chip on one corner and some mold roughness on the inside rim. $45

FLOWER POT aka Potted Plant aka Flower Plant is by an unknown maker probably c. 1880s. Motto is "In God We Trust" $75	BRIDAL ROSETTES aka Checkerboard is Westmoreland's pattern #500 c. 1910.  $45	WILDFLOWER by Adams c. 1870s is 8 1/2" x 11" $55

ADONIS aka Washboard aka Pleat & Tuck is by McKee c. 1897.  It has a couple of edge chips so is only $24	FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY is embossed on the perimeter of this 'deep dish' plate.  There are 3 tiny nics on the edge of the inside bottom; perhaps from mfg. Signed "Patd November 23, 1875"**SOLD**	FROSTED RIBBON pattern 9" x 13" platter  by Bakewell Pears & Co. c. 1870. Lo those many decades ago and not a smigeon of damage! $125

SCALLOPED TAPE aka Jewel Band pattern's bread plate says, "BREAD IS THE STAFF OF LIFE".  It is 9" x 13" and is $55.	ACTRESS pattern has several bread plates.  This one shows the boy with a spyglass from HMS Pinafore.  It is $110.	This historical bread plate says "IN REMEMBRANCE", is called Three Presidents and pictures , Washington and Lincoln.

The platter of the FROSTED LION Pattern made by Gillinder and Sons ca. 1877 is 13" long. The handles are clear reclining lions & the frosted center shows a lion family of three.   $125.	Iowa City Glass Company made this plate with herons, cranes or storks (appreciate ornithology help here) in the center, flower baskets on the handles and stags on the top and bottom edges. **SOLD**	This is the U S Glass Co. OREGON State Pattern's bread plate which is 11 1/2" long and $45.

The STIPPLED CHERRY pattern carries the motto, "Our Daily Bread" and is $55	Here is a Bread Plate some call Wind God or AEOLIS.  We have not been able to find it in the literature.  The decor (see enlarged handle) is crystallography. It is about 11" long and $125.

MARYLAND State Pattern by U S Glass is about 9" long, has no motto and is $45.	BEADED GRAPE aka CALIFORNIA State pattern by U S Glass Co. 7" x 10" c.1890s RARE **SOLD**	This 9" x 12" historical platter is by Bakewell Pears c. 1882.- also called the RAILROAD Platter. It has a large flat chip on the corner of one handle corner so reduced to $85.

This 1880s pattern is ARGYLE aka Oval Medallion aka Beaded Oval Windows.  In the center is a celtic cross and "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread". The blue one is $125. The vaseline one is **SOLD**. The pattern was also made in clear and amber.  The maker is unknown.		CALIFORNIA aka Clear Diagonal Band pattern has the unique motto "Eureka" - the well known cry signaling the discovery of gold in California.  $65

This 10" plate has the words "IT IS PLEASANT TO LABOR FOR THOSE WE LOVE" around the perimeter and a bunch of grapes in the center. We have 2. One undamaged for $78 and one with a 1/4" slit in one place on the outside edge for $58.	Another U S Glass States' pattern, CAROLINA was made ca 1903 and is 8" x 10".  It has no motto and is $45 because it has some undepositied black sand specks in it.	This bread plate was named Notched Border by Belknap.  Made in milk glass & purple slag also by Atterbury c. 1880s.  It is 13" x 9 1/2" and a very deep turquoise color. There are faint daisies in each handle. $85

A blue THOUSAND EYE plate by Adams ca. 1870s.  It is 10" square and $65.  We have an amber one for the same price.	This is another of our ID failures.  It is not Double Beetle Band but what is it?  If you know, please EMAIL us. Nevermind it is **SOLD**	The motto on this STAR ROSETTED pattern plate says, "A Good Mother Makes a Happy Home".  Don't you know the feminists hate that?!  It was made by McKee to celebrate America's Centennial in 1876.  **SOLD**

This blue ROCK OF AGES plate by Atterbury is not for sale; its in our collection, but wanted to show it here.  It is embossed, Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread around the perimeter.	“Simply to Thy Cross I Cling” is embossed in the cross in the center of these ROCK OF AGES plates and “ PAT’d DEC 7’75” is at the base of the scene.	We have a clear ROCK OF AGES plate for sale for $95.

This is a quirky pattern called GARDEN OF EDEN aka Lotus w/ Serpent by an unknown maker (although some think Portland) ca. 1870s.  It has the "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" motto and is $85.	You have to wonder what goes through some glassmakers minds when they design a platter for a pattern with a crying baby spilling her food.  The pattern is ROYAL LADY by Belmont ca.1881.  It is found in clear but this is the only colored example we have seen. It is in our collection.

DIAMOND QUILTED is a timeless pattern design by an unknown maker ca 1880s.  The plates are leaf shaped 10 1/2" x 12". We have 2 in blue & 1 in amber for $55 each.  The pattern was also made in amethyst & vaseline.	Duncan made this elegant bread platter for their 1870s pattern known as JAPANESE aka Oriental aka Bird in Ring aka Butterfly & Fan aka Japanese Fan.  The perimeter has the molded pattern and the center has another of those hard to photograph crystallography with a bird and floral motif. **SOLD**

The design on this plate is hard to see.  It is crystallography.  The plate is variously known as CUPID'S HUNT or Virginia Dare.  A lady's head is in the center and cupids dance around the perimeter. It is 7" x 11" and $125.	Iowa City Glass Co. made this 9" plate in honor of this web site's Granny.  It is called the ELAINE plate!  aka Little Red Riding Hood.  The border is their signature 101 design. **SOLD**	Bunches of grapes grace the handles of this bread plate in Canton's 1870s pattern, DAHLIA. It is $55.  We also have a blue one for $85

This is the great EAPG pattern, PLEAT & PANELaka Derby by Bryce Bros. ca. early 1880s. The handles on this 8 1/2" x 13" plate are open $95.	ANTHEMION aka Albany is the name for this Model Flint Glass Works' pattern made in 1895.  Its folded around the edges and about 11" diam.  May or may not be a bread plate but is clear and could be used for anything.  $48	Here's a reissue of the very Sheaf of Wheat bread plate in Laura Ingall's Wilder's book about her experiences in the Little House on the Prairie. It has the "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" motto.See chip under base table ring HERE. $85

A pretty blue example of an unknown maker's pattern DIAGONAL BAND aka Diagonal Block & Fan from the early 1880s.  This plate has also been seen in amber & vaseline.  $85	These plates now called "MISS LIBERTY" aka Columbia aka National are great examples of early American historical glass. The Richards & Hartley plate, 13" long, was made ca 1891 in clear, amber, vaseline and blue. We are missing the blue example in our collection.

A rare bread plate of the Boston Sandwich EGYPTIAN Pattern c 1875 showing the Mormon Temple. Around the inner rim is "Give Us This Day our Daily Bread". It has one shallow chip under one corner; & a flea bite on top of one corner. $695	The EGYPTIAN pattern also included a bread plate with an actual Egyptian motif - a figure now referred to as Cleopatra. The outer perimeter of the plate is exactly like the Temple pattern pictured here on the left, including the motto. It is 8 1/2" x 13" and $85. We have one with a 'fleabite' on one corner for $65.	This is an English Motto plate about 10" diam. which says, "The Compliments of the Season" and it is an obvious reference to Christmas by the holly in the center.  **SOLD**

CUPID & VENUS pattern from 1875 is rare in color.  This bread plate is 10 1/2" in diameter. and has no damage.  It is $275.	This pattern is Inominata (the pattern without a name). It is 10" diam. & engraved with distinctive handles. Thanks to a friend for IDing it for us!  See Kamm 4. ca. 1880s **SOLD**	HORSESHOE aka Good Luck aka Prayer Rug are names for this Adams Glass Co pattern ca 1881.  This platter has the "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" motto and single horseshoe handles, has minor damage & so is $65.

This is the bread plate or cake plate for the CHAIN WITH STAR pattern.  It is 11" diameter and has a tiny ding on one scallop and is $55.	EGG IN SAND is the pattern for this unusual bread plate.  It measures 12 1/2" x 8" & is $46.	GARFIELD DRAPE is a large pattern line - SEE.  This is the Lindsey #303 11" plate mourning the loss of President Garfield and is $85.  We have the plain "star" center plate for $75.

This is the platter JERSEY LILY pattern, formerly known as Center Medallion. It is footed, 13” x 7 1/2” with a shallow chip on side of one handle. This is a scarce platter. **SOLD**	The RETRIEVER plate has a dog swimming in the center of it!  It is known in milk glass, Clambroth & clear.  This milk glass one has no damage and is **SOLD**	PANELLED FORGET ME NOT is a full line pattern by Bryce Bros. c. 1880s. We have many pieces of this pattern in stock. This bread plate is **SOLD**

The ASHMAN pattern is well known & a full line from the 1880s.  The bread tray center is inscribed "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread. **SOLD**	CURTAIN TIEBACK is one of the earliest non-flint patterns from the 1860s. The center portrays the Biblical quotation, "Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" (see 2nd photo).  It is without damage & $75

CHAIN & SHIELD is one of the very few patterns we have been told were made by Portland Glass Co. From the 1870s, it is 8 1/2 X 12” and $55.	This adorable STIPPLED FORGET ME NOT plate has a reclining kitten lounging in the center.  It is 9" in diameter, by the Findlay Flint Co. 1890s **SOLD**