This beautiful pair of Wedgwood creamware dishes was made in England circa 1810.
Each dish has a diamond-shaped form with gently curving sides and a finely pierced central design of radiating leaves and scrolls.
The borders are hand-painted with a continuous band of colorful pansies in rich purple, yellow, and green.
The lively flowers provide a delightful contrast to the warm ivory-colored creamware. A fine black line follows the outer edge, emphasizing the elegant shape of the dishes.
The dishes were made to serve as drainers, allowing liquid to pass through the pierced openings when food was served.
The carefully arranged piercings create a beautiful, symmetrical pattern at the center of each dish, combining practical function with decorative refinement.
Displayed together, the two dishes make a beautiful decorative pair, combining the refinement of Wedgwood creamware with the charm of early 19th-century hand-painted pottery.
Dimensions: Each 11.25″ × 9.25″ × 2.5″ high
Condition: Excellent
Maker: Wedgwood
Mark: Both dishes impressed WEDGWOOD
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Date: Circa 1810
Material: Creamware (refined earthenware)
Decoration: Hand-painted pansies and pierced foliate designs
Price: $600 for the pair