{"product_id":"antique-wedgwood-creamware-grapevine-25cm-hand-painted-dish","title":"Antique Wedgwood Creamware Grapevine 25cm Hand Painted Dish","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive 19th‑century Wedgwood creamware dish is a fine example of the factory’s tablewares produced after the mid‑Victorian period, combining restrained classical form with a lively hand‑painted border. Measuring approximately 25 cm in diameter, the piece is made in a creamy off‑white earthenware body characteristic of Wedgwood’s creamware, with a smooth, glossy lead‑glazed surface and a relatively light weight in the hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide, gently sloping rim is decorated with a continuous grapevine frieze executed in sepia and soft brown tones. Clusters of grapes alternate with delicately rendered vine leaves and tendrils, all applied by hand rather than transfer‑printed, which gives subtle variation in the brushwork and shading from motif to motif. The vine scroll is framed on either side by fine painted brown lines, with a further single line towards the outer edge, creating a neat visual border and emphasizing the generously proportioned central well of the dish. The interior remains undecorated, providing an elegant expanse of cream ground that sets off the naturalistic border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the dish is plain, aside from the impressed \u003cem\u003eWEDGWOOD\u003c\/em\u003e mark, visible near the centre of the back. This impressed mark, without accompanying “ENGLAND” or “MADE IN ENGLAND,” is consistent with 19th‑century production, most likely in the later Victorian era before the full impact of country‑of‑origin marking requirements. The mark is slightly faint, as often found on utilitarian creamware pieces, but still legible under angled light. No additional pattern name or painter’s mark is visible in the photographs, which also aligns with practical table ware rather than a high‑end limited service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe form itself is a versatile serving dish or large soup \/ pasta bowl, suited for presentation of vegetables, fruit, or first courses. The broad rim and moderately deep well give a satisfying presence on the table, while the neutral ground and monochrome palette allow it to coordinate with a range of other creamware or stone china services. The grapevine motif, long associated with hospitality and abundance, was a popular theme in 19th‑century decorative arts and here is handled with a tasteful, almost neoclassical restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition visible in the images is typical for a 19th‑century creamware dish that has seen careful domestic use. There are utensil marks and light surface scratches within the well, together with minor glaze specks and small firing impurities that are original to manufacture. The rim appears free from significant chips or structural cracks from what can be seen; any very small nicks or age‑related wear along the edge would be considered normal and expected for an antique service piece of this period. There is no obvious staining or discolouration penetrating the glaze, which suggests the body has remained sound and has not been heavily soaked or repaired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor collectors of Wedgwood, this dish illustrates the firm’s continuing quality in everyday wares beyond the famous jasper bodies. The creamware body type, originally perfected by Josiah Wedgwood in the late 18th century, remained a staple of British middle‑ and upper‑class households throughout the 19th century. Hand‑painted borders such as this grapevine pattern occupy an attractive middle ground between undecorated utilitarian plates and more elaborate gilded or polychrome services, making them highly usable today while still offering clear period character. It would sit comfortably in a collection of Victorian Wedgwood, mix well with other creamware and early earthenware, or serve as a decorative single piece on a dresser or wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a well‑preserved antique Wedgwood creamware dish with an elegant hand‑painted grapevine border, dating to the 19th century and measuring approximately 25 cm. It offers both historical interest and practical decorative appeal for the modern home or specialist collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53587247759644,"sku":null,"price":59.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/4630\/0188\/files\/57_61aa1252-6e2f-4c7b-a054-43a6063b1c3b.jpg?v=1767694930","url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/antique-wedgwood-creamware-grapevine-25cm-hand-painted-dish","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}