{"product_id":"georgian-wedgwood-gilt-porcelain-dessert-plate-c1820-21cm","title":"Georgian Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Dessert Plate c1820, 21cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis attractive early 19th‑century dessert plate is an authentic example of Georgian period Wedgwood porcelain, dating to around the 1820s. It is finely potted in a bright white porcelain body and decorated with a richly detailed neoclassical border, typical of Wedgwood’s Regency taste. The piece measures approximately 21 cm in diameter, as confirmed by the tape measure shown in the photographs, making it a versatile cabinet or dessert plate size that displays beautifully alone or as part of a wider service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rim is gently shaped with a subtle undulating outline, giving the plate a refined handmade character. Around the cavetto runs a striking band of stylised shell or palmette motifs, each reserved in pale blush tones and embellished with hand‑applied burnished gilt highlights. These are set against a deep underglaze cobalt ground with fine cross‑hatched and foliate gilded details, creating a dramatic contrast between the dark blue and luminous gold. Between the main motifs appear pointed white reserves, suggesting lotus or leaf forms, which help to lead the eye inwards to the plain centre and give the border rhythm and movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe gilding is executed with great skill, using a combination of solid and tooled gold to catch the light. The pattern is characteristic of high‑quality Regency porcelain, drawing on classical and Egyptian Revival influences that were fashionable in Britain during the early 19th century. Although the central well has been left undecorated, faint traces of circular wear marks are visible, consistent with genuine age and use. The rim shows the expected minor rubbing to the gold and very small areas of wear and speckling, as can be seen in the close‑up images; these do not detract from its overall visual impact and instead support its authenticity as an antique piece rather than a later reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse of the plate is plain glazed white with a narrow foot ring. The back bears a red printed Wedgwood mark, in use during the early 19th century, helping to confirm both the maker and period. There is no later bone china sheen or modern factory coding, reinforcing that this is an early porcelain example from the Georgian era. The glaze shows some minor firing and age‑related imperfections, such as small specks and slight discolouration near the rim, which are typical of pieces from this date and production method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis plate is part of a very scarce pattern and is described by the owner as a “very rare authentic antique”. Multiple similar plates may be available; collectors may wish to examine the full listing or page to assemble a matched group or partial service. The crisp moulding, strong cobalt ground and surviving richness of the gilding make it especially appealing for serious Wedgwood collectors, Regency porcelain specialists and interior decorators seeking period tableware for display. Mounted in a cabinet, on a plate stand or as part of a wall display, the bold shell and gilt design reads extremely well from a distance while rewarding closer inspection with fine hand‑painted detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any genuine early 19th‑century porcelain, condition should be judged from the photographs: expect light surface wear, some rubbing to the gilding and minor firing blemishes, but no obvious major structural damage is visible in the supplied images. Overall, this is a handsome and highly decorative Georgian Wedgwood gilt porcelain plate, combining collectable maker, desirable age and a richly opulent border pattern that epitomises the luxury of the Regency dining table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moffitts Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53941509325084,"sku":null,"price":47.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/moffitts.co.uk\/products\/georgian-wedgwood-gilt-porcelain-dessert-plate-c1820-21cm","provider":"Moffitts Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}