Antique Wedgewood Transfer Dishes - 2 Pieces

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Two antique Wedgwood sepia transferware "Ferrara" pattern platters from the early to mid 1800s.


One: 10 x 8 inches; the … Read more Two antique Wedgwood sepia transferware "Ferrara" pattern platters from the early to mid 1800s.


One: 10 x 8 inches; the other: 12 x 9-1/2 inches. The faces are in very good condition with only small chips on the backside of the dish.

Wedgwood's "Ferrara" pattern features intricate scenes inspired by Italian Renaissance art and architecture, especially the city of Ferrara in Italy; it reflects post-war interest in traditional European motifs combined with affordable mass production techniques.. The design often includes classical buildings, landscapes, and ornate borders, all rendered in rich brown tones typical of transferware. See less