London based pastry maker, Tom Smith, invented the celebration cracker after a trip to France where he was inspired by their bonbon treats. When he returned to London he tried selling the paper wrapped sugared almonds himself with little success.
Caspari paper plates are designed to resemble the shape of fine porcelain dinnerware pieces, adapting the elegance of a formal place setting to everyday living.
In this Design: From the archives of Musée des Arts Décoratifs, this unique pattern was found in an 18th century book of passementerie watercolor designs.
Paper Linen material offers elegance and durability.
Printed in Germany using nontoxic, water-based inks.
15 Luncheon Napkins per Pack
6.5" x 6.5" napkin, 13" x 13" when open.
In this Design: A pattern created from watercolor designs for “Passementerie” from the 18th century, which is the art of embellishment or decorative trimming on clothing and furniture.
In this Design: Porcelain produced at Chelsea in London in the eighteenth century is regarded by many as the apex of English ceramic art. Our Chelsea Bird pattern has been adapted from Giles’ originals in the Colonial Williamsburg collection.