The World Aesthetic Brown Transferware Plate ~ VENICE 1884

Code: 11649

VICTORIAN BROWN TRANSFERWARE PLATE 

THE WORLD PATTERN ~ VENICE ITALY

Wallis Gimson and Co. Potteries

Staffordshire England  ~  1884

This large Victorian 8 sided aesthetic 10 1/2 " plate is transfer printed in dark brown.  The plate is further enhanced by fabulous underglaze painting in shades of red, golden yellow, green and cobalt blue. 

The pattern features a double row of geometric shapes along the rim and fantastic wildflowers and blooming Orchids surrounding two cartouches of The Rialto Bridge in Venice  and The Bridge of Sighs Venice, Italy. 

Condition is Great.  Clean shiny and bright, appears to have never been used.  No chips, no cracks, no hairlines or repairs.