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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 139, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Dessert Plate

ca. 1810-1830 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Dessert plate of earthenware, moulded in low relief to represent two geranium leaves laid on a wickerwork plate. The veins are coloured green and the edge is gilt.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Lead-glazed earthenware, moulded in low relief, painted in green enamel and gilt
Brief description
Dessert plate of lead-glazed earthenware, moulded in low relief, painted in green enamel and gilt, made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, England, ca. 1810-1830
Physical description
Dessert plate of earthenware, moulded in low relief to represent two geranium leaves laid on a wickerwork plate. The veins are coloured green and the edge is gilt.
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 20.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
'WEDGWOOD' and 'O' (Impressed)
Gallery label
Dessert-plate Made at the factory of Josiah Wedgwood, England, about 1810-30 Mark: 'WEDGWOOD', impressed Lead-glazed earthenware 2457-1901 Jermyn Street Collection(23/05/2008)
Credit line
Transferred from the Museum of Practical Geology, Jermyn Street
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
2457-1901

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Record createdMarch 31, 2008
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