Turquoise serving dish
Antique English,
Dessert serving ceramic plate with moulded border, painted in pale turquoise and aubergine; antique English Victorian, 19th century.
Condition: Antique — wear to the paint, hairline on the rim
Long Victorian period (1838−1901) spanned over an immensely prolific time in the history of art and design. It covers such great fashions as Gothic Revival, the Pre-Raphaelites, Aesthetic Movement, Expressionism, Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau. That was quite unlike any other period.
Size
- 25 cm long x 24.5 cm wide
How to care
Avoid washing gilded and overglaze painted ceramics in a dishwasher. Tiny sand particles in the water will eventually make the decoration look dull.
How to care
Porcelain, ironstone and pottery are tough materials. Wash all ceramics normally in a warm water with a sponge. Be gentle with overglaze decorations.