Antique Armorial Plate Heraldic Crests Dragons in Compartments Gilt 24cm Wedgwood

Antique Armorial Plate Heraldic Crests Dragons in Compartments Gilt 24cm WedgwoodA decorative armorial plate painted with heraldic shields, dragon devices and floral baskets within radiating compartments, heightened in gilt on a white ground. It measures approximately 24 cm in diameter. The 'dragons in compartments' style derives from early English armorial porcelain and makes a striking display piece. Of particular interest, the reverse carries an early staple (rivet) repair applied across a firing crack to prevent it spreading

luxurious agate-like finish

entirely commensurate with its age and use

Perfect for the discerning collector or the style-conscious home

confident choice

or architectural schemes as a statement of taste

CONDITION: Some scuffs to the wood

Queen's ware

These putti would originally have been part of the fashionable taste for rococo table and mantelpiece decoration

Whether you are enhancing an established Wedgwood collection or selecting a single statement piece for an elegant interior

Pieces of this type and period were produced for a sophisticated clientele and often formed part of larger tea services

This does not detract significantly from its display value when viewed from above or in situ

it is an ideal statement size: substantial enough to stand alone as a focal point