Rare Ashworth Ironstone Black Ground Floral Dinner Plate 26cm Wedgwood

Rare Ashworth Ironstone Black Ground Floral Dinner Plate 26cm WedgwoodThis striking antique plate is an excellent example of Ashworth ironstone from the later 19th century, notable for its dramatic black ground and richly enamelled floral decoration. Ashworth, successors to Masons at the famous Lane Delph works in Staffordshire, were well known for producing robust ironstone tablewares with bold, colourful patterns, and this dinner plate demonstrates those qualities particularly well. The wide rim is painted in a deep,

are generally acceptable to collectors and help corroborate the piece’s period origin

Use each spout for a separate bouquet to create a dynamic

this Derby tea bowl and saucer offers both visual charm and historical interest

giving the piece an elegant silhouette that looks impressive from every angle

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The base shows only light age‑related wear where it has rested on surfaces

more saturated tone than standard pale blue Jasperware

or as a focal point within a collection of antique pottery and porcelain

handcrafted ceramics

soft grey and off‑white

The Georgian period was a golden age for British ceramics

it is uncommon to find it rendered as a miniature in Ivory Ware with this specific raised gilt and enamel pine cone motif