Circa 1934 | England
An exceptional set of six Wedgwood majolica vine leaf and strawberry pattern plates in extraordinary condition for their age. Exhibiting the whimsy of all the best majolica these plates are moulded with blossoming strawberries, grapes and leaves on a yellow ground with brown vine rims. These are some of last of the fine majolica made by the great maker (see The Gen).
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 22.5 cm.
SIGNATURES, MARKINGS & INSCRIPTIONS: Impressed Wedgwood, Made in England, 9U34, E.
CONDITION: The plates are in excellent condition with wear consistent with an antique age and use. There is no evident restoration.
REFERENCES: For an example of similar plate see Victorian Majolica, Leslie Bockol, Schiffer Publishing Limited, 1996, p. 126.
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THE GEN
“Unfortunately, the Pattern Books end in 1888, so although we know that Wedgwood majolica continued until 1910, we know relatively little about the wares. A great number of salads were made, and they continued their emphasis on garden and observatory-related items, as did most manufacturers of the period. The story did not end there, however, for as late as 1947 a Wedgwood Catalogue offered ‘Coloured Vine and Strawberry’ plates.” (Majolica: British, Continental and America Wares, 1851–1915, Victoria Bergensen, Barrie & Jenkins Ltd, 1989, p. 52)
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