Early 19th Century Derby Porcelain Red & Gold Dish English Antique #521 Wedgwood

Early 19th Century Derby Porcelain Red & Gold Dish English Antique #521 WedgwoodEarly 19th century, likely Derby porcelain. Gold and red English porcelain dish. Good condition. Marked 521 to base. A handsome early 19th century English porcelain dish, very likely Derby, decorated in a striking palette of deep red (iron red) and richly tooled gilt. The bold contrast of red and gold is a hallmark of Regency period English porcelain at its finest. The base carries the painted pattern number 521, consistent with Derby factory practice

making the figures appear almost sculpted from stone

craftsmanship and enduring style since the 18th century

Enoch Wood’s work is widely recognised for its craftsmanship and historical interest

and as decorative wall art for a study

with realistic treatment of the facial features and hair that suggests a good quality mould taken from an original sculpted likeness

the swan’s body is infused with shimmering 24k gold aventurine flecks that catch and reflect the light from every angle

with careful attention to the outline of the nose

though there are some points to note

carefully rendered motifs that reflect the artistic sensibilities of the Regency period

Classic Bacchanalian Boys relief design

making the piece stable enough for reuse as a decorative bottle

They can be used as lidded trinket boxes for jewelry