Very pretty, DG! I'm thinking that it's from India and brass. I'd do an Ebay search for brass plates or perhaps plates+India.
BTW, was it you who has that wonderful colection of clear glass plates with the beading on their edges? I just ran across a divided serving plate like that and now can't recall who collects them!
Lynn

Lynn, thanks for the suggestions! I'll try looking for India and brass plates.

It wasn't me that had the clear glass plates with beading, but I do remember seeing the post with them. I can't remember now who it was! Weren't the plates in a cabinet that was sitting on a porch?

I've never seen anything like it so wouldn't have a clue what to search for but it sure is a beautiful piece.
I loooove the colors.
As for using it as a singleton, perhaps put it under a vase of autumn flowers and build a color scheme around it with several chrystal pieces and candles to illuminate it's lovely colors.

That is really pretty and unique. It is made of metal, right? At first, I thought it looked like leather.

If you don't find more, you could use it on the easel just like you have it now and add a vase of flowers and some kind of figurine or short candle as part of a "table for two" centerpiece.

So did you find any other "treasures"--you just KNOW we wanna see!

Luvs

Milosmom, I think the colors are what drew me to it in the first place. They are really pretty. I probably will end up with just this single plate...what are the odds of my finding any more of them???

Luvs, it is made of some kind of metal. At first I was thinking copper just from the color of the back. I think Lynn was right though...I bet it's brass and it does really have an Indian feel to it. After thinking about it, I might set it up on my buffet this fall. I like the idea of flowers and candles to bring out the colors in it.

Oh, you know me so well! LOL!! I did find one other treasure. I've been looking for an antique silver Victorian butter dish, but all the ones that I've found have been way out of my price range. I found this domed butter dish yesterday at the TS. The original price was $6.00, but it was 1/2 off. So, I got it for $3.00! While it is definitely not an antique and it's not an ornate, elaborate Victorian one, I do like the looks of it and I loved the price. I also love the curved feet and each one has a lion head where it attaches to the dome.

The dome slides back and it has a glass insert for holding the butter. Under the insert is a space for crushed ice to keep the butter cold. I'm pretty sure it isn't that old since it still has the sticker on it that says Silverplate, Made in China. It has a little bit of tarnish, so I need to give it a light cleaning.

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Whatever that "plate" is, it's GORGEOUS! I can't believe you'd have to debate over taking that home for $1. lol! I've never seen anything like it, in pattern or shape. Good luck in finding any mates for it!

And that butter dish is just TOO COOL! I think I've seen pieces like that in British television shows, but didn't know what was in them. :)

Dream, that butter dish certainly could pass for an old one. I think its a wonderful find, and GREAT price.
As for your plate...I've seen similar things in antique shops over the years. In fact, about 10 yrs ago, I bought my late Mom several serving type pieces done like that, and I believe they were from India. I'll keep an eye out for plates like yours next time I go to the antique mall.
The colors and patterns are very pretty.

hugs, Karen

Wow...dream..I would never imagine that you paid $1 for that lovely plate.
The pattern is very unique. I hope
you're able to find more. If not, it's a beauty on
it's own, and would be great in a vignette.
That butter dish does look old and is beautiful.
It's a perfect addition to all your lovely tableware.
I can't get over the price on that either...nice find!

jane

Love both your finds and the price was fantastic. Good luck on finding it's mates. I'd use it in a vignette or hang it on a wall in the meantime.

Dream, your metal plate is gorgeous and I really like how you have displayed it on the easel. It makes it stand out even more being a single piece rather than a collection - or at least, you can tell yourself that if you don't find any more! Seriously, I love it and think you got a steal for that price. Your other "treasure find" is wonderful too. I have a very similar piece though mine is not real silver (yeah, no polishing!) and I often put smoked oysters (from a tin) under the dome as some of my guests don't like the smell of them. It is quite a versatile piece.