China Pattern Piece Types
Dinner Plate
Our Piece Code: DP
Dinner plates are a component of the typical 5-piece place setting. Used for serving, entrées, dinner plates are generally 9" to 11” in diameter and can feature either a rim or coupe (no rim) shape.
Square Dinner Plate
Our Piece Code: DPS
Square Dinner plates are a component of the typical 5-piece place setting and used for serving entrées. Square dinner plates are a more modern version of the traditional round dinner plate, and offer a versatile way to add extra style to place settings.
Salad Plate
Our Piece Code: SP
Square Salad Plate
Our Piece Code: SSP
Square Salad plates are also a component of the typical 5-piece place setting. They resemble dinner plates and can be used for salads or desserts. Square salad plates offer the added bonus of being easy to hold during parties, backyard barbecues, or any other “non-table” gathering.
Luncheon Plate
Our Piece Code: LP
Bread & Butter Plate
Our Piece Code: BB
Dessert/Pie Plate
Our Piece Code: DES
Dessert/pie plates are often similar in size to salad plates and usually feature more decoration than a dinner plate. Their size makes them a great addition for breakfast, lunch, sandwiches, snacks, and of course, desserts.
Fruit/Dessert Bowl
Our Piece Code: FR
Coupe Cereal Bowl
Our Piece Code: CERC
Rimmed Cereal Bowl
Our Piece Code: CER
Coupe Soup Bowl
Our Piece Code: SOC
Rimmed Soup Bowl
Our Piece Code: SOR
Lugged Soup Bowl
Our Piece Code: SOL
Cream Soup & Saucer
Our Piece Code: CSS
Bouillon Soup & Saucer
Our Piece Code: BOU
Individual Pasta Bowl
Our Piece Code: PASI
Individual pasta bowls are smaller pasta bowls used by each person at the table for pasta and noodle dishes. (The larger pasta bowl is typically used as serving piece.)
Ramekin
Our Piece Code: R
A ramekin is a small heat-resistant vessel used to prepare and serve individual portions of baked or heated dishes like crème brûlée, soufflé, French onion soup, mac & cheese, and plenty more. Ramekins are also the perfect size to hold condiments and garnishes.
Mug
Our Piece Code: MUG
Mugs are perfect for an early morning cup of coffee or a nighttime cup of tea. Also, mugs are an informal alternative to the traditional cup and saucer set.
Flat Cup & Saucer Set
Our Piece Code: CSFL
Footed Cup & Saucer Set
Our Piece Code: CSFT