William Edwards Reed Coupe Plate 210mm Bone China (Pack of 12)
Product Description
The Reed collection from William Edwards is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, and Lapwing among them. The 210mm coupe...
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.24
- Dimensions
- 0.27(H) x 0.24(W) x 0.26(D)mm
- Weight
- 4.63kg
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Product Description
The Reed collection from William Edwards is a range of bone china tableware featuring hand-painted illustrations of English birdlife — Kingfisher, Reed Bunting, and Lapwing among them. The 210mm coupe plate is a versatile mid-sized piece, well suited to starters, desserts, and side presentations across a range of dining formats. The coupe profile — flat base, gently curved rim with no pronounced lip — gives a clean, contemporary look that lets the illustrated decoration sit prominently without competing with the food.
Bone china is a practical choice for professional table service. It is lighter than many vitrified ceramics while retaining good chip resistance, and it presents well under dining room lighting. The scratch-resistant glaze holds up reliably through repeated dishwasher cycles, which matters in high-turnover covers where crockery is handled roughly and washed frequently. The hand-painted illustrations are produced to a consistent standard across the collection, so matching pieces hold their visual coherence across a full table setting over time.
- Bone china construction — lighter than vitrified alternatives without sacrificing durability
- Scratch-resistant glaze designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- Coupe profile provides a clean canvas for food presentation
- Hand-painted English birdlife illustrations consistent across the collection
- Supplied in packs of 12, practical for building or supplementing existing covers
As decorative tableware, the Reed range is particularly suited to restaurants, hotel dining rooms, and private dining spaces where a distinctive, nature-inspired aesthetic is part of the guest experience. It is less suited to high-volume canteen or fast-casual operations where plain, stackable crockery is more practical. If you are building a full cover count or need guidance on how the 210mm plate fits alongside other Reed pieces in the collection, the team is happy to help you plan quantities and composition before you order.
Key Features
- Hand-painted English birdlife illustrations across a coordinating collection
- Bone china body offering a strong strength-to-weight ratio for service
- Scratch-resistant glaze rated for repeated commercial dishwasher cycles
- 210mm coupe profile suited to starters, desserts, and side presentations
- Supplied in packs of 12 to support structured cover building
Operational Benefits
- Consistent decoration across pieces maintains a polished table setting over time
- Lightweight bone china reduces fatigue for front-of-house staff during busy service
- Durable glaze resists surface marking, keeping plates presentable for longer
- Distinctive illustrated design supports a premium, characterful dining aesthetic
- Pack-of-12 format allows efficient stock management aligned to cover numbers
Specifications
- Box quantity
- 12
- Diameter
- 0.24
- Dimensions
- 0.27(H) x 0.24(W) x 0.26(D)mm
- Weight
- 4.63kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
- At 210mm, this plate sits comfortably in a starter or dessert role, or as a side plate alongside a larger main course piece. William Edwards produces the Reed collection across multiple sizes, so if you are building a full cover it is worth confirming which pieces you need to cover all courses before ordering.
- The bone china construction and scratch-resistant glaze make Reed a workable choice for regular restaurant service rather than occasional-use fine dining only. That said, the decorative nature of the range means it is best matched to environments where presentation is a priority — it is not the right fit for high-turnover operations where plain, stackable crockery is more efficient.
- Yes — the scratch-resistant glaze is designed to withstand repeated commercial dishwasher cycles. As with all decorated bone china, avoiding abrasive cleaning agents and ensuring plates are not stacked in a way that causes heavy contact during washing will help maintain the finish over time.