Antique Gaudy Welsh Crescent Pinwheel Flow Blue Set of 2 Vegetable Dishes, Circa 1840s

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Antique Gaudy Welsh Crescent Pinwheel Flow Blue Set of 2 Vegetable Dishes, Circa 1840s
A rare and appealing matched pair … Read more Antique Gaudy Welsh Crescent Pinwheel Flow Blue Set of 2 Vegetable Dishes, Circa 1840s
A rare and appealing matched pair of open vegetable dishes in the highly collectible Crescent Pinwheel pattern. Produced in Staffordshire, England for the American market, these dishes display the characteristic bold cobalt flow blue border, warm iron-red floral decoration, and gilded foliate accents that make this pattern so sought after. The two dishes are closely sized, presenting beautifully together as a serving pair.
Condition is consistent with nearly two centuries of table use — both dishes show light age staining within the body of the china, gentle glaze crazing, and each carries a small hairline. These are honest age-related characteristics and are reflected in the pricing; the decoration remains vibrant and the pieces display exceptionally well.
Matched pairs of vegetable dishes in this pattern are genuinely uncommon and represent a rare opportunity for the serious Gaudy Welsh collector.
Pattern: Crescent Pinwheel (Gaudy Welsh / Gaudy Dutch)
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Circa: 1840s
Dimensions: Dish 1: 8¼" x 6½" x 1½" — Dish 2: 9¼" x 7" x 1¾"
Condition: Light age staining, glaze crazing, and a small hairline in each piece; consistent with age and use See less