Early Ashworth Hanley green ground porcelain plate stand Wedgwood

Early Ashworth Hanley green ground porcelain plate stand WedgwoodThis attractive early Ashworth porcelain plate stand from Hanley is a fine example of mid19thcentury English pottery interpreting fashionable oriental motifs. The circular stand, approximately 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter as indicated by the tape measure in the images, is designed as a shallow, flat support for a dessert plate or small serving dish rather than as a conventional plate in its own right. Its substantial porcelain body is fully glazed,

English history

This Wedgwood Hanley coat of arms jasperware medallion will particularly appeal to:

coloured motifs

Enthusiasts of hunting

and floral designs

dating to around c

The neck is panel-moulded into horizontal bands that give the jug a slightly faceted appearance and help to catch the light on the rich glaze

Measuring approximately 23 cm in diameter

allowing the plate to be hung as wall art

First perfected by Josiah Wedgwood from about 1768

Mountbatten is known to have been particularly fond of blue and white Wedgwood jasperware

adding to the plate’s antique character