{"product_id":"vintage-jaj-pyrex-claret-hawthorne-large-oval-platter-red-serving-plate-30cm","title":"Vintage JAJ Pyrex Claret Hawthorne Large Oval Platter Red Serving Plate 30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile smaller plates frequently surface to complete broken sets, the large oval serving platter remains the elusive crown jewel of any mid-century table layout. Manufactured by James A. Jobling in Sunderland during the early 1960s, this substantial piece in the coveted Claret Hawthorne pattern was explicitly engineered for the heavy lifting of the festive season.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is quintessential British retro: a deep, rich crimson border framing a crisp, stenciled white motif of hawthorn leaves and berries, all neatly contained by a delicate gold gilt line edge. Crafted from robust opal borosilicate glass, it possesses that reassuringly heavy, smooth utility that can effortlessly carry a structural centerpiece roast, a mound of mince pies, or a Boxing Day cold-cut selection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnatomy and Condition Report:\u003cbr\u003eThis listing is for a single, large oval serving platter measuring precisely 30.5 cm (12 inches) in length by 23.0 cm (9 inches) in width. The opal glass body is structurally sound, free from chips, flea-bites, or thermal stress fractures. The vibrant claret red enamel retains its high-gloss, mirror-like factory finish, indicating it has been spared the indignity of aggressive modern dishwashing cycles. The white stenciled foliage remains crisp and complete apart from a slight blemish, shown in the pictures. The gold gilt rim is remarkably intact, showing only the most superficial, minor trace of historic shelf friction along the outermost edge—perfectly honest vintage patina that does nothing to disrupt its clean display profile. The reverse features the authentic embossed JAJ crown backstamp, proudly marked \"Made in England.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions:\u003cbr\u003e• Length: 30.5 cm (12 inches)\u003cbr\u003e• Width: 23.0 cm (9 inches)\u003cbr\u003e• Material: Toughened Opal Borosilicate Glass\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer: JAJ Pyrex (Sunderland, England)\u003cbr\u003e• Pattern: Claret Hawthorne (Circa 1961–1963)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A Nice Old Thing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64157309337930,"sku":"ANT-26-10-30-15-23","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9317\/9722\/files\/IMG_0739.jpg?v=1793373615","url":"https:\/\/aniceoldthing.com\/products\/vintage-jaj-pyrex-claret-hawthorne-large-oval-platter-red-serving-plate-30cm","provider":"A Nice Old Thing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}