Early Wedgwood 18thC Creamware Openwork Armorial Dessert Dish Wedgwood

Early Wedgwood 18thC Creamware Openwork Armorial Dessert Dish WedgwoodThis attractive antique creamware dish is an early piece by Wedgwood, dating to the late 18th century, and shows the refined pierced and basketwork wares for which the factory quickly became renowned. Of shallow circular form, the dish measures approximately 21 cm in diameter and is delicately modelled with an intricate basketweave moulded centre, encircled by a wide openwork or reticulated rim formed of repeated elongated loops. The entire surface is

The overall impression is clean

linking Wedgwood’s long classical tradition with an exact moment in the early 20th century

or as part of a curated tabletop arrangement

antique porcelain

Wedgwood and English pottery

side table

gracefully modelled and mounted on a classical plinth base

A design that reflects the historic majolica tradition

5 cm by 28 cm

though close inspection in the images suggests some expected surface rubbing to the highest points of the rim from regular use and stacking

The combination of hand-painted floral decoration and gilt borders makes it an ideal piece for:

Its relatively generous 23 cm diameter allows it to work well as a single accent on a wall