{"product_id":"usmc-platter","title":"Large Early 20th Century U.S.Q.M.C. White Ironstone Serving Platter 1920","description":"\u003cp\u003eElevate your collection of historic American ironstone with this substantial early 20th-century U.S.Q.M.C. (United States Quartermaster Corps) serving platter, a rare and beautifully utilitarian piece of military-issued tableware. Pieces bearing the U.S.Q.M.C. mark were produced for government use—typically officers’ mess halls, military hospitals, and official federal institutions—making surviving examples both collectible and increasingly scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in durable white ironstone, this oval platter features the classic institutional silhouette: wide rolled rim, softly beveled well, and generous weight meant to withstand heavy daily service. The underside is clearly stamped U.S.Q.M.C., 1922–1924, dating the piece to the interwar period and adding to its historic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite age-appropriate wear, subtle marks, and surface patina, the platter remains beautifully clean and fully functional—its imperfections only enhancing the authentic charm of a century-old government-issued ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Circa 1920s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaker: Produced for the United States Quartermaster Corps (likely by one of the major American ironstone suppliers contracted during this period)\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: White glazed ironstone\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Stamped U.S.Q.M.C. with service code\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStyling Ideas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis platter blends seamlessly into several collectible and design aesthetics:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFarmhouse \u0026amp; Americana: Pair with vintage Mason jars, prairie linens, and stoneware crocks for a layered kitchen display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; Military Chic: Style on open shelving beside metal canisters, vintage campaign boxes, or worn leather-bound books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinimalist Classic: Its clean white silhouette looks stunning under a stack of linen napkins or filled with citrus on a countertop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeritage Table Setting: Use as a carving platter at Thanksgiving or Christmas, or layer with antique flatware for a curated, old-world table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts scale also makes it perfect for charcuterie, holiday serving, or as a sculptural countertop display tray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e17\" Wide\u003cbr\u003e11\" Deep\u003cbr\u003e2.25\" Tall\u003cbr\u003e5.5 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scout Studios","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51326669979968,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0818\/8385\/7216\/files\/USMC_Platter_6.jpg?v=1764784264","url":"https:\/\/shopscoutstudios.com\/products\/usmc-platter","provider":"Scout Studios","version":"1.0","type":"link"}