Need some help in identifying what this dish is

Hello everyone,

I bought this piece in a thirft store yesterday and i still can't find who the maker is. I can see on the bottom there's a W AND 08

Have a great day!
Caroline

 

Hi Caroline! Would you please give us a better shot of the bottom signature that is, perhaps, head-on and not angled?

 

Studio potter?

 

Studio or hobby potter.

 

Looks like a place to plop your car keys or other small stuff you don't want rolling off.

 

Yes I agree

 

A vide poche or valet tray.

Debora

 

Either that, or a serving plate in a seriously poncy restaurant.

 

@Ownedbybear what does poncy mean, I will add it to my Brit sayings list

 

The kind of place where you get minute portions of slightly strange food with smart arse descriptions and pay a fortune for it!

 

Got it, thanks

 

Said place is often trying for a Michelin star. A late friend of mine, a real foodie, used to get stellar service in some of those places. They figured anyone dressed that badly who knew food that well just HAD to be working for Michelin or one of the news agencies. Little did they know he was a broke musician!