1930s Wedgwood Majolica Strawberries and Leaves Plate

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This is one of my absolute favorite Wedgwood majolica patterns. The background is a warm yellow, and the grapes and … Read more This is one of my absolute favorite Wedgwood majolica patterns. The background is a warm yellow, and the grapes and strawberries are rendered in pink. The deep green of the leaves is so richly intense. I photographed this plate outdoors in both a shady area and a sunny one, which accounts for the differing shades of yellow. The ones in full sunlight show the color most accurately. The date stamp on the back is 3U30, which indicates that it was made in March 1930. The manufacturer's mark, Wedgwood, and Made in England are impressed on the back of the plate.

This plate is in remarkable condition for its age. There are no chips, cracks, hairlines or other flaws to report. When you look at the front of the plate under magnification, you will see some crazing, most notably around the green leaves. The back of the plate has a light amount of crazing as you can see in the pictures.

The plate measures 9" in diameter and 1" in depth. See less