Platter Albion, cream brown ceramics, J. Wood, United Kingdom, 19th c.
480 PLN
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This large 19th-century faience platter, produced by the J. Wood manufactory in Stepney, United Kingdom, is crafted from ceramics with a matte finish and a subtle sheen. Its dominant tone is a warm, creamy off-white, accented by sepia and brown details achieved through transferware technique. The central motif depicts a pastoral scene: figures in a boat on a river, surrounded by lush foliage, a cottage, and distant architectural silhouettes. The border is adorned with repeating vignettes of cottages and intricate botanical ornamentation, lending lightness and rhythm to the composition. Its proportions are generous and slightly oval (44 × 35.5 cm), with softly rounded corners and a shallow depth (4 cm). The surface bears two stabilized cracks repaired with old metal staples—a typical 19th-century restoration method—alongside minor surface wear and patina, which enhance its authenticity. Condition: displays pronounced signs of use, visible repairs, and patina consistent with its age.
This platter tells the story of 19th-century England—a time when everyday life and the art of the table intertwined in the Victorian pursuit of detail. The imagery is more than decoration; it’s a lyrical narrative of longing for rural simplicity, captured in ceramics that have matured with time. The metal staples, once a practical means of repair, now stand as silent witnesses to the care invested in objects meant to endure generations—as if the platter itself whispered of all the dinners and stories it has witnessed.
It can be displayed on a wooden console or in a collector’s cabinet, where the Albion pattern introduces a subtle historical accent. It would work well in classic, vintage, or eclectic
DIMENSION
Height4 cm
Width35 cm
Length44 cm
Dimension details
Length44 cm
Height4 cm
Width35 cm
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