{"product_id":"antique-wedgwood-georgian-gilt-porcelain-dish-c-1820-21cm","title":"Antique Wedgwood Georgian Gilt Porcelain Dish c.1820, 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for an attractive early 19th‑century Wedgwood porcelain dish dating to the Georgian period, around the 1820s. The piece is finely potted with a shallow, dished profile and a raised rim, measuring approximately 21 cm across as confirmed by the tape measure shown in the photographs. It is a genuine antique example in original condition, offered as a collectible decorative plate rather than for food use.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration is characteristic of high‑quality Regency taste. Around the broad rim runs a formal neoclassical border composed of repeated shell or palmette reserves, each hand‑gilded in rich burnished gold over a soft blush ground. These cartouches are separated by fan‑like white leaves that radiate from the inner circle, giving the pattern a strong rhythmic movement. Behind the shells is a deep cobalt‑blue ground filled with fine geometric gilded hatching, which creates a striking contrast and enhances the opulence of the design. The centre of the dish is left predominantly white, with a small gilt starburst or sunburst motif, ensuring the eye is drawn first to the ornate border while still retaining an area of calm space typical of Regency porcelain aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is plain glazed white with a broad, well‑defined foot rim. The user notes indicate the presence of a red printed Wedgwood mark, consistent with early 19th‑century production and supporting the attribution to the famous Staffordshire factory. The body is hard‑paste porcelain with a clear, slightly blue‑tinted glaze, as expected on better Wedgwood wares of this period, and the gilding is of notably good quality, reflecting the firm’s ambition to compete with leading contemporary porcelain makers.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is \u003cstrong\u003efair antique\u003c\/strong\u003e with issues clearly visible in the images and fully reflected in the price for collectors. There is a significant crack running across the plate which has been previously stabilised; on the back you can see an old adhesive line following the fracture, and the same crack is visible on the face passing through the central area. There is associated wear to the gilding and enamel, especially to the high points of the rim and the edges of the shells, consistent with two centuries of handling and light use. Minor surface scratches, small spots of discolouration, and fritting to the outer rim may also be present. These flaws are typical of genuine early 1800s porcelain and do not detract from the strong decorative impact when the dish is displayed front‑on.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite the structural crack, this remains a very appealing and scarce example of \u003cem\u003eGeorgian Wedgwood gilt porcelain\u003c\/em\u003e. Pieces from this period are far less common than the firm’s later bone‑china services, and the combination of deep cobalt blue, elaborate hand gilding and neoclassical shells represents some of the most desirable Regency design. It would make an excellent study piece for collectors of Wedgwood, English porcelain specialists, or anyone assembling a reference group of early 19th‑century gilded table wares.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dish is best suited for cabinet display, wall hanging with a secure plate hanger, or use as a decorative stand for jewellery or small objects rather than for modern dining. Multiple similar plates may be available; please refer to the main sales page if you are looking to assemble a matched or near‑matched set. As with all antique ceramics, colours may appear slightly different in person depending on lighting and screen calibration, so please inspect all photographs carefully to assess pattern, condition and the extent of the old repair before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941511717148,"sku":null,"price":47.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/antique-wedgwood-georgian-gilt-porcelain-dish-c-1820-21cm","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}