VINTAGE Excello “Little Boy Blue” Warming Dish – Divided Ceramic Baby Plate

🍼 Maker: Excello
🕰️ Pattern: Little Boy Blue
📍 Origin: USA
📅 Estimated Era: 1940s–1950s
This delightful Excello baby warming dish features three divided sections decorated with Little Boy Blue nursery rhyme illustrations — the shepherd boy with his horn, two little lambs, and bright red flowers.
The hollow base was designed to hold warm water, keeping food comfortable for feeding time. Originally, the spout would have been sealed with a small ceramic cap attached to a cork plug — a clever pre-microwave innovation of its day. The plug is missing, but the dish still displays beautifully and functions perfectly as a collectible or décor piece.
A charming slice of mid-century nursery history, perfect for baby shower displays, vintage décor, or collectors of storybook children’s ware.
✨ Condition
Good vintage condition with light glaze wear and small age marks typical for the era. No chips or cracks noted; graphics remain vivid and colorful.
📏 Measurements
Approx. 7-1/2" diameter, 1-3/4" deep
🇺🇸 Made in USA
📦 Free U.S. Shipping — even though it’s a solid little piece!
💛 Care Note
Auntie Nen inspects, cleans, and polishes all items prior to listing, but vintage pieces may show gentle signs of age or patina that are considered part of their charm. Please review photos carefully to ensure you are equally charmed — your satisfaction is guaranteed!