Egg Plates Are For All Seasons!

This is EGG season!  Spring means you take plates of deviled eggs to family events.  Of course, my family has them no matter what the season, but, Easter is THE time for you to bring out the pretty egg plates.  The concept of a “deviled” egg comes from mixing the yolks with mustard and spices.  It made its first appearance in print in 1786.  “Stuffed” eggs actually date back to Roman times.  Whether you “stuff” or “Devil”, it is time to find some special plates for your dinner table.   Egg plates have the special egg shaped depression where each half of an egg can sit without sliding off the plate.  Very clever!  These egg plates were made here in the U.S. in the 1930’s.  They were made from popular Depression glass patterns.  Duncan & Miller Glass Company most likely made the first plate in their American Sandwich Glass pattern.  Since that time, so many different patterns, colors and styles of egg plates have been manufactured!  They are highly collectible and can be displayed in so many different ways, not just on your dinner table.  South End Antique Mall vendors are starting to bring in a variety of plates in time for Easter.  Be sure you stop by and check out what we have to offer!