Late 19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Fish Plate Argenta

Description

This antique Wedgwood majolica plate features three silver-glazed fish in relief, navigating through seaweed on a cream ground. This distinctive … more This antique Wedgwood majolica plate features three silver-glazed fish in relief, navigating through seaweed on a cream ground. This distinctive color palette, known as Wedgwood Argenta, derives its name from Argentum, the Latin term for silver. This piece serves as a perfect wall plate for a beach house setting, complete an existing set, or make an excellent gift for a Wedgwood majolica collector. The plate bears markings on the underside, including an impressed WEDGWOOD mark, a semi-legible impressed code (apparently DKL, where D represents December, K is the potter's mark, and L signifies the year 1883), and a hand-painted code in red (M 2605 1/2). The absence of the word "ENGLAND" confirms that this plate predates 1898. Embrace the charm of this antique English fish dish, a true testament to Wedgwood's craftsmanship and a cherished addition to any collection. In good condition with hairlines and crazing typical of antique majolica as shown.

Measurements: 8 7/8" (22.5 cm) diameter approximately. less