Wedgwood Majolica Basketweave and Grape Bread Tray, Cobalt Center, Dated 1870
Wedgwood Majolica scalloped oval bread tray, molded as a shallow looped wicker basket, the center glazed in cobalt blue and bordered in yellow-glazed wheat with green, lavender, and white grape leaves and tendrils to either side, surmounted with naturalistically molded and glazed grape vine handles, the reverse with impressed marks, 'WEDGWOOD,' and Wedgwood three-letter date code, the third letter 'Y' for 1870. For thirty years, we have been among the preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
BOOK REFERENCES: Nicholas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1990, p. 101, Figure 176. Maureen Batkin, WEDGWOOD CERAMICS: 1846--1959. London: Richard Dennis Publishers, 1982, p. 35, row six, center.
Condition: Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
Dimensions: Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm) x Width: 12 in (30.48 cm) x Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
Wedgwood Majolica scalloped oval bread tray, molded as a shallow looped wicker basket, the center glazed in cobalt blue and bordered in yellow-glazed wheat with green, lavender, and white grape leaves and tendrils to either side, surmounted with naturalistically molded and glazed grape vine handles, the reverse with impressed marks, 'WEDGWOOD,' and Wedgwood three-letter date code, the third letter 'Y' for 1870. For thirty years, we have been among the preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
BOOK REFERENCES: Nicholas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1990, p. 101, Figure 176. Maureen Batkin, WEDGWOOD CERAMICS: 1846--1959. London: Richard Dennis Publishers, 1982, p. 35, row six, center.
Condition: Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
Dimensions: Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm) x Width: 12 in (30.48 cm) x Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)
Wedgwood Majolica scalloped oval bread tray, molded as a shallow looped wicker basket, the center glazed in cobalt blue and bordered in yellow-glazed wheat with green, lavender, and white grape leaves and tendrils to either side, surmounted with naturalistically molded and glazed grape vine handles, the reverse with impressed marks, 'WEDGWOOD,' and Wedgwood three-letter date code, the third letter 'Y' for 1870. For thirty years, we have been among the preeminent specialists in fine antique majolica.
BOOK REFERENCES: Nicholas M. Dawes, MAJOLICA. New York: Crown Publishers, Inc., 1990, p. 101, Figure 176. Maureen Batkin, WEDGWOOD CERAMICS: 1846--1959. London: Richard Dennis Publishers, 1982, p. 35, row six, center.
Condition: Good - Lightly used, with very light scratches, or minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues. Most antique and vintage items fit this condition.
Dimensions: Height: 8.5 in (21.59 cm) x Width: 12 in (30.48 cm) x Depth: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)