There were four sofas with huge floral patterns, plants, knick-knacks, antique cases full of antique plates.

Stok's laugh made the antique plates rattle.

Passion and eccentricity produce some memorable dishes where traditional antique plates are given a unique interpretation.

Tonight it was a tree, boughs flowing to the ground like the willow on the antique plate her mother had treasured.

The same antique plates gleamed behind the glass doors of a walnut cabinet.

None of the antique plates or chairs in the dining room are alike.

They are people who fly in from around the country to eat extraordinary Japanese food off antique plates.

While many older pieces are now expensive collectibles, an occasional antique plate or serving dish is sure to add interest to a table set with contemporary china.

In Japan this food would be formally served on antique plates and would cost a fortune.

Go to the armory and pick up a heavy broadsword, then don a full set of body armor - antique medieval plate.