Alternatively, use the base of a 20cm (8in) round loose-bottomed cake or flan tin so you can lift it on to a decorative plate to serve.

Charger plates are large decorative plates that are placed first on the table, and function as under-plates.

So too were his tunic ensembles with their silver, decorative plates.

On the walls were local paintings alongside copper pans, decorative plates and a chiming wall clock.

Until 1952 the larger style had no top casting, the area being covered by an enamel decorative plate which itself has an aperture through the middle.