From the early 19th century, most dinner sets included a drainer, or mezannine as they are often called, which was flat and had a hole in the center, with smaller holes all around it. This drainer would fit inside a large serving dish and would have been used when serving meat, particularly fish, to drain the juices. From my personal collection are these two examples below. Copeland Spode, circa 1860 Duncan Rural Scenes with Hops Border Did you recognize them? You're used to seeing them with my canine collection displayed on them. I decided to do this post because each time I show you all my doggies I have several comments and emails from you asking about the drainers. Most of the time, you all tell me you had never heard of or seen them before so, I decided to gather some photographs and examples of these to share with you. Here is a rare, Chinese influenced piece with a camel and giraffe amongst exotic foliage. From Wedgwood, circa 1846, is this dr