Wedgwood Argenta Majolica Pear Fruit Plate

Description

From Wedgwood and in the color way known as Argenta, a fruit plate, England, circa 1875.

Showing a central red … more From Wedgwood and in the color way known as Argenta, a fruit plate, England, circa 1875.

Showing a central red and orange pear and leaves along with a branch of purple plums and red grapes, all on a white basket weave ground. The basket is bound at intervals in a gray-green glazing which also borders the woven rim.

One of a group made by Wedgwood with each plate featuring a different fruit.

9 in. Diameter x 1 in. H
Marked; Impressed Wedgwood, with a date cipher and the painted numbered mark of the glazer.

In very good antique condition with the minor surface wear expected of the Argenta pieces. A faint stable hairline running from the rim.

Other fruit plates may be available as shown in the last image. less