{"product_id":"antique-wedgwood-georgian-gilt-porcelain-dessert-dish-c1820","title":"Antique Wedgwood Georgian Gilt Porcelain Dessert Dish c1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis elegant early 19th‑century Wedgwood dessert dish is a fine example of Georgian porcelain, richly decorated with hand‑applied gilding and a bold neoclassical border. Dating to around the 1820s, it corresponds closely with high‑Regency taste, when dramatic contrasts of cobalt blue, white porcelain and burnished gold were at the height of fashion. The plate measures approximately 21 cm in diameter, as confirmed by the tape measure shown in the photographs, making it ideal as a dessert or side plate within a grand service.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a striking border composed of repeated shell‑like roundels picked out in raised and flat gilt against a deep cobalt ground. Between the gilt roundels are fine cross‑hatched and geometric details that are typical of Wedgwood’s more luxurious porcelain of this period. A narrow inner reserve of stylised white leaf motifs leads the eye towards the undecorated centre, which retains only a delicate, now softly worn, gilt starburst. The clean central well provides a pleasing contrast to the highly worked border, while also showing expected utensil and age‑related rubbing that help confirm its authenticity and period use.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is slightly undulating, with a gently scalloped edge trimmed in gold. Much of the original gilding survives, though the photos show honest wear, minor rubbing, and small areas of loss commensurate with a piece of around 200 years of age. There are no obvious structural cracks or major restorations visible in the images; the glaze shows typical small firing specks and light age staining. The back of the dish is plain glazed white with a raised footrim, again consistent with early 19th‑century Wedgwood porcelain production.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe user notes mention a red printed Wedgwood mark on the underside, helping to support the 1820s dating. This type of mark, used in various forms in the first half of the 19th century, is associated with higher‑grade table services destined for fashionable Georgian and Regency households. While the exact variant of the mark is not visible in the supplied photographs, the style, quality of the porcelain body, and the character of the gilded decoration are all in keeping with genuine period Wedgwood work rather than a later reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003ePieces of this pattern are now considered comparatively scarce, especially in good, serviceable condition. The intensity of the cobalt, the complexity of the hand‑gilded border and the restrained yet luxurious aesthetic make this dish highly attractive to both Wedgwood specialists and collectors of Georgian and Regency ceramics more broadly. It would display beautifully in a china cabinet, on a plate stand, or grouped with other examples from the same service. The 21 cm size also lends itself to sympathetic occasional use for serving small desserts or patisserie, provided that modern dishwashers and abrasive cleaners are avoided to protect the surviving gilding.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is a very appealing, authentic antique Wedgwood Georgian porcelain dessert dish, offering a rare opportunity to acquire an original c.1820 example with rich cobalt and gilt decoration. Multiple dishes may be available, making it particularly suitable for collectors aiming to build or complete a period dessert service. Please refer closely to the photographs for the precise condition, including wear to the gilding and minor age‑related imperfections, which form part of the piece’s charm and historical character.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941509619996,"sku":null,"price":47.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/antique-wedgwood-georgian-gilt-porcelain-dessert-dish-c1820","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}