Wedgwood

{"id":10923317493919,"title":"Late 19th Century Wedgwood Green Majolica Strawberry Leaf Sweetmeat Dish","handle":"victorian-wedgwood-green-majolica-strawberry-leaf-sweetmeat-dish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"205\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA particularly fine Victorian Wedgwood majolica sweetmeat dish, produced in England during the latter part of the 19th century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eMoulded with overlapping strawberry leaves around a central basketweave motif, the dish is finished in a deep green glaze that pools within the recesses, bringing out the detail of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eOriginally intended for serving sweetmeats or small desserts, the dish is both practical and decorative. The rich green colour and sculptural surface work equally well within traditional, contemporary and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eImpressed WEDGWOOD to the reverse. The absence of an ENGLAND mark supports a date before 1891. Three small sagger marks beneath are original to the Victorian firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. The glaze remains rich and exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e28 × 23 cm approximate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eEngland, circa 1870–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e Worldwide shipping available. All our fragile items are packed carefully for transit. Please message for additional photographs or delivery information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eWedgwood began producing majolica in 1861, and by the 1870s it had become one of the factory’s most important decorative lines. During the peak years of 1875–1880, Wedgwood introduced an extraordinary number of new designs, many inspired by leaves, fruit and woven basket forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood grouped many of its naturalistic leaf designs under the name Leafage. Its 1878 catalogue also includes a Strawberry Dish, placing this form firmly within the factory’s peak period of majolica production.\u003c\/span\u003e The larger oblong sweetmeat dish is less frequently encountered than Wedgwood’s familiar round leaf plates, particularly in this condition\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2026-07-18T16:35:21+01:00","created_at":"2026-07-18T15:56:23+01:00","vendor":"Wedgwood","type":"Ceramics","tags":["Antique","Ceramics","Majolica","Victorian","Wedgwood"],"price":18500,"price_min":18500,"price_max":18500,"available":true,"price_varies":false,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":62832408166559,"title":"Default Title","option1":"Default Title","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":null,"requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Late 19th Century Wedgwood Green Majolica Strawberry Leaf Sweetmeat Dish","public_title":null,"options":["Default Title"],"price":18500,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_quantity":1,"inventory_management":"shopify","inventory_policy":"deny","barcode":null,"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[],"quantity_rule":{"min":1,"max":null,"increment":1}}],"images":["\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967","\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-3.jpg?v=1784388627"],"featured_image":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967","options":["Title"],"media":[{"alt":"Victorian Wedgwood green majolica Strawberry Leaf sweetmeat dish","id":54428906979487,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.166,"height":3024,"width":3527,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967"},"aspect_ratio":1.166,"height":3024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-2.jpg?v=1784385967","width":3527},{"alt":"Reverse of Wedgwood majolica dish with impressed WEDGWOOD mark","id":54428980838559,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":3024,"width":4032,"src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-3.jpg?v=1784388627"},"aspect_ratio":1.333,"height":3024,"media_type":"image","src":"\/\/eclecticdesignlondon.com\/cdn\/shop\/files\/edited-photo-3.jpg?v=1784388627","width":4032}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"205\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA particularly fine Victorian Wedgwood majolica sweetmeat dish, produced in England during the latter part of the 19th century.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eMoulded with overlapping strawberry leaves around a central basketweave motif, the dish is finished in a deep green glaze that pools within the recesses, bringing out the detail of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eOriginally intended for serving sweetmeats or small desserts, the dish is both practical and decorative. The rich green colour and sculptural surface work equally well within traditional, contemporary and eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"800\"\u003eImpressed WEDGWOOD to the reverse. The absence of an ENGLAND mark supports a date before 1891. Three small sagger marks beneath are original to the Victorian firing process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"951\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. Free from chips, cracks, repairs or restoration. The glaze remains rich and exceptionally well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"979\"\u003e28 × 23 cm approximate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"991\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1017\"\u003eEngland, circa 1870–1890\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1194\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1019\" data-end=\"1041\"\u003eWORLDWIDE SHIPPING\u003c\/strong\u003e Worldwide shipping available. All our fragile items are packed carefully for transit. Please message for additional photographs or delivery information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eWedgwood began producing majolica in 1861, and by the 1870s it had become one of the factory’s most important decorative lines. During the peak years of 1875–1880, Wedgwood introduced an extraordinary number of new designs, many inspired by leaves, fruit and woven basket forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1708\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWedgwood grouped many of its naturalistic leaf designs under the name Leafage. Its 1878 catalogue also includes a Strawberry Dish, placing this form firmly within the factory’s peak period of majolica production.\u003c\/span\u003e The larger oblong sweetmeat dish is less frequently encountered than Wedgwood’s familiar round leaf plates, particularly in this condition\u003c\/p\u003e"}