Antique Blue Onion Porcelain Warming Dish Plate WMF Metal Bottom As Is apron possibly silk although not labeled

possibly silk although not labeled as such

elbow length sleeves and a defined waistline

horseshoes

It measures 5 7/8 in height with a diameter of about 2 3/4 at its widest

The piece measures 9” in length

Antique Blue Onion Porcelain Warming Dish Plate WMF Metal Bottom As Is apron possibly silk although not labeledThis is an antique Blue Onion pattern porcelain warming dish or plate. People often identify this plate as being by Meissen, but being unable to access the underside, I cannot ascribe this to Meissen. The handled metal pan housing that would hold water has a small hole in it (see close up photo), so the dish cannot be used as intended you would have to have this patched somehow in order to use it as a warming dish. In addition, there is wear to the