William Edwards Quill Snipe Plates 220mm Bone China (Pack of 12)

The William Edwards Quill snipe plate is a 220mm fine bone china plate, sold in packs of twelve, drawn from a collection that takes its design cues from the organic geometry of sea urchin shells. The result is a plate with a distinctive, considered profile that sits comfortably on a formal table without feeling decorative for its own sake. At 430g, it is light enough to handle comfortably during a busy service without feeling insubstantial in the hand.

Bone china is well suited to high-turnover restaurant and hotel environments where appearance matters as much as durability. The Quill plate carries a scratch-resistant glaze, which helps maintain a clean presentation across repeated seatings — an important consideration when plates are cycling through service and the dishwasher multiple times a day. The 220mm diameter makes it a practical all-rounder for plated starters, desserts, or smaller main course portions where presentation needs to be precise without excess plate showing.

• Fine bone china construction offers good chip resistance for its weight class
• Scratch-resistant glaze helps plates hold their appearance over sustained use
• Dishwasher safe, supporting efficient turnaround during busy service periods
• Lightweight profile reduces fatigue during high-volume covers
• Consistent sizing makes plating straightforward across a kitchen team

As with all fine bone china, these plates perform best when handled with care during stacking and racking. They are not designed for rough-and-ready canteen environments where heavy-duty vitrified china would be a more practical choice. For venues running very high covers with minimal handling care, it is worth considering whether a more robust body material would be a better long-term investment.

The Quill range is well suited to restaurants, boutique hotels, private dining rooms, and catering operations where tableware is part of the overall guest experience. If you are building a full table setting or need guidance on which plate sizes across the Quill range best fit your menu format, the team is happy to help you work through the options before you order.