Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
AESTHETIC MOVEMENT
In 1880, polymath designer William Morris declared: “If you want a golden rule that will fit everybody, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” His words encapsulated the Aesthetic Movement, which prized beauty above all and blurred the lines between fine art and the decorative arts, particularly through lavishly crafted furniture pieces.
The Aesthetic Movement, whose major proponents included author Oscar Wilde, flourished from the 1860s to the 1880s and was mostly popular in England and the United States. Design expositions like the 1876 Centennial International Exhibition in Philadelphia, as well as the publishing of how-to books for interior design, helped disseminate Aesthetic Movement bedroom furniture, serveware, coffee tables and other items, especially to the middle class.
The establishment of new art museums, art clubs and a rising passion for collecting at the time contributed to a growing appreciation for art. Morris’s founding of Morris & Co. in 1862 and the commercializing of this “cult of beauty” by the Liberty store in London, starting in the late 19th century, further disseminated the idea of a domestic space that was thoughtfully and floridly designed.
Leading Aesthetic Movement furniture designers included E.W. Godwin, who drew on Japanese influences and whose work reflected a wider enthusiasm for imported East Asian art. British designer Christopher Dresser created textiles, ceramics and more that were also inspired by Japanese decorative art but were representative of additional diverse design sources that ranged from Egypt to Mexico.
The Aesthetic Movement’s eclecticism resulted in dazzling interiors. Japanese fans were positioned on Renaissance-inspired cabinets with brass hardware, while mantels made of rich walnut or finely carved ebonized wood and adorned with painted Minton tiles mingled with cast-iron chairs against a backdrop of floral wallpaper. In 1881, in New York City, stenciled checkerboard motifs and painted floral murals could be found under an opalescent glass chandelier in a luxurious dressing room designed by German émigré cabinetmaker-decorator George Alfred Schastey. Amid the rise of the industrial age, the style’s promotion of art in everyday life would inform the Arts and Crafts Movement and Art Nouveau.
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Style: Aesthetic Movement
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890.
Reference / page 132 "Oyster Plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
French Oyster Plate Porcelain with Turkey Pattern Haviland Limoges
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
Antique 19th-century French porcelain oyster plate with turkey pattern signed Limoges Haviland.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
German Majolica Bird Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German Majolica Bird Plate, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Brown Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare French Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.
White flower on the center and leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Josiah Wedgwood Colored Cabbage Leaf on Basket Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A majolica multi-colored glazed cabbage leaf on basket rim plate, Josiah Wedgwood, circa 1870.
Most often found in a solid green glaze, cabbage leaf plates were also made briefly i...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
German Majolica Swallows Plate, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
German majolica aqua plate with birds swallow and insect circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoiseshell Seafood Plates, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, an assembled set of eight English majolica scallop shell shaped, mottled tortoiseshell glazed seafood salad plates.
Each plate shows a variation of the tortoiseshell ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Wedgwood Majolica Tortoise Glazed Scallop-Shell Seafood Server, 1889
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood, an English majolica scallop shell shaped seafood serving dish, date marked 1889.
Showing the mottled tortoiseshell glazing of greens, amber, and brown. The mold refle...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
St. Clement French Majolica Pottery Basket Weave Oyster Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica glazed oyster plates from the faïencerie of Saint-Clément, Circa 1890-1900.
Six white scallop shell shaped wells against a rich blue-green basket weave ground. The...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
English Majolica Green Rimmed Round Begonia Leaf Plate, circa 1870-80
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An English majolica Begonia plate, Adams & Bromley, circa 1870-1880.
Beautiful, bold glazing with bright green rims. The centers show a pattern of raised mold work, mimicking the c...
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19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Cauldon Dinner Plates, Set of 12
By Cauldon
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a beautifully decorated set of 12 Cauldon dinner plates that date to the first half of the 20th century. All of the plates are in very good condition and are ready for your n...
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Early 20th Century English Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain Octagonal Hand-Painted Oyster Plate, c.1890
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French porcelain oyster plate, circa 1890-1910.
Octagonal in shape and glazed in a lovely soft turquoise, the five oyster wells sit on a bed of stylized coral or sea weed.
The wh...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Carl Tielsch Porcelain Oyster Plate, c.1875
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A German porcelain oyster plate by Carl Tielsch, Altwasswe, circa 1875-1900.
A beautiful turquoise ground model to resemble waves, six shell shaped wells surround a round central sa...
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Late 19th Century German Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 8 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Period Plates, 19th Century, England
Located in Chappaqua, NY
Set of 8 Royal Worcester Aesthetic Period Plates, 19th Century, England. A striking design in a blue and white pattern, banded with center medallion. Royal Worcester and date marks, ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
French Porcelain 6-Well Oyster Plate, c.1890
By Limoges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French porcelain oyster plate, circa 1890.
Six shell shaped oyster wells with colorful, hand painted ‘eyes’ surround a central turquoise, round sauce well, outlined in gold.
The ...
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Late 19th Century Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 16 Wedgwood Hand Painted Artist Signed Cobalt Gilt Fish Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is a large set of 16 hand painted and artist signed A. Holland, one of Wedgwood's famous and iconic artists. These fish plates are decorated with an unusual border incorporating...
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1930s English Vintage Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Aqua Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Very rare French aqua Majolica oyster plate, circa 1890.
White flower on the center and leaves.
Category
1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Pink & Blue Oyster Plate Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.
Category
1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Aesthetic Minton Dinner Plates Set
By Minton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of 12 dinner plates and 3 cake stands by Minton from 1874 featuring mint green borders and beautifully hand-painted butterflies.
The 1874 production of these Minton dinner plates corresponds with the beginnings of the factory’s Aesthetic Movement china...
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1870s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.One small chip.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare set of Majolica plates by Emile Galle
By Emile Gallé
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A very rare set of four Emile Galle fiance plates with various stylized flowers. Single plates from this set rarely surface, and I've only seen a single one before finding these in...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Early 20th C Huge Lot of Dinnerware by Homer Laughlin & Frederick Rhead 480 Pcs
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous simple yet elegant design on this incredibly large set, 480+ pcs. Homer Laughlin a very prominent company with roots in the 19th century. Frederick Rhead...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Gold
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
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1880s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 6 Aesthetic Movement Green Majolica Wedgwood Sunflower Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 Aesthetic Movement green majolica glazed dinner plates in the ‘Sunflower’ pattern by Wedgwood, made circa 1880.
The sunflower, alongside the calla lily and peacock feathe...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Set of 14 Wedgwood Green Majolica Aesthetic Movement Sunflower Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 14 green majolica glazed dinner plates in the ‘Sunflower’ pattern by Wedgwood, made circa 1880.
The sunflower, alongside the calla lily and peacock feather, became an emblem ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Argenta Majolica Pear Fruit Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood and in the color way known as Argenta, a fruit plate, England, circa 1875.
Showing a central red and orange pear and leaves along with a branch of purple plums and red...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Austrian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large unusual Austrian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1880.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Belgium Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Belgium Majolica oyster plate with pink flowers and green leaves Wasmuel, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Argenta Majolica Melon Fruit Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood and in the color way known as Argenta, a fruit plate, England, circa 1875.
Showing a central green and orange melon and leaves along with a branch of plums and strawbe...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 12 Rare Signed Sinclaire Hand Blown Crystal Engraved Fish Soup Bowls
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This is an extremely rare set of signed hand blown crystal rimmed soup bowls made by the iconic H. P. Sinclaire Co,
Ca. 1910-20's. Each crystal clear bowl is uniquely decorated with...
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1910s American Vintage Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Crystal
Wedgwood Argenta Majolica Apple Fruit Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood and in the color way known as Argenta, a fruit plate, England, circa 1875.
Showing a central red and greenish apple and leaves along with a branch of apricots and haze...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Wedgwood Argenta Majolica Lemon Fruit Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From Wedgwood and in the color way known as Argenta, a fruit plate, England, circa 1875.
Showing a central yellow lemon and leaves along with a branch of pears and walnuts, all on a...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Set of 12 Wedgwood Green Majolica Aesthetic Movement Sunflower Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 12 green majolica glazed dinner plates in the ‘Sunflower’ pattern by Wedgwood, made circa 1880.
The sunflower, alongside the calla lily and peacock feather, became an emblem ...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890.
Reference / page 132 "Oyster Plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
Category
1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
Category
1880s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 12 Cobalt and Gilt Limoges Dinner Plates in Arabesque Design, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Essex, MA
Twelve cobalt and gold limoges dinner plates
Porcelain with cobalt background, hand-painted flowers and arabesque design.
Marked W. Guerin & Co. with circa 1900 green mark
e...
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Early 20th Century French Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Austrian Majolica Oyster Plate, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large unusual Austrian Majolica oyster plate, circa 1880.
Category
1880s Austrian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience
Set of 6 Green Majolica Wedgwood Sunflower Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 green majolica glazed dinner plates in the ‘Sunflower’ pattern by Wedgwood, made circa 1880.
The sunflower, alongside the calla lily and peacock feather, became an emblem...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery
Porcelain Oyster Plate With Shells, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Porcelain Oyster Plate With Shells, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Snail Platter Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century Majolica Snail Platter attributed to Luneville.
Decorated with grapes.
Category
1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Seaweeds Oyster Plate Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica oyster plate attributed to Keller Et Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1890.
Reference / page 98 "Collecting oyster plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
Category
1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Snail Platter Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
Unusual 19th century Majolica Snail Platter attributed to Luneville.
Decorated with grapes.
Category
1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Oyster Plate Russian Imperial Eagle, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica oyster plate called Russian imperial eagle, circa 1890.
Reference / page 132 "Oyster Plates" of Jeffrey B. Snyder.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Asparagus Plate Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Austin, TX
19th century rare Majolica asparagus plate, Luneville unsigned.
Every important French manufactures produced at the end of the 19th century asparagus...
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1880s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
10 Antique Mintons Porcelain Raised Gold Aesthetic Movement Luncheon Plates
By Minton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A set of 10 richly gilt porcelain luncheon or dessert plates.
By Mintons.
In an Aesthetic Movement numbered pattern with raised gold and gold jeweling throughout.
Each marked to t...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 12 KPM Dessert Plates with Hand Painted Fruit Pierced & Gilt Borders
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This set of KPM porcelain dessert plates are exceptional as they feature interesting and more unusual fruit subjects. The plates have the name of the fruit subject painted on the rev...
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Early 1900s German Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
Keller & Guerin Saint Clément French Faïence Majolica Asparagus Artichoke Plate
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Saint Clément French Faïence, majolica glazed plate showing overlapping asparagus spears, leaves and globe artichoke heads on blue stems. A deep sauce well is also formed as an art...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
19th Century Majolica Pink and Blue Oyster Plate Gien
By Gien
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.
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1890s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Porcelain Oyster Plate with Seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900
By Limoges
Located in Austin, TX
French porcelain oyster plate with seaweeds Limoges, circa 1900.
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Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Oyster Plate Wasmuel
Located in Austin, TX
19th-Century Majolica oyster plate Wasmuel (Belgium) decorated with flowers.
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1880s Belgian Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century Blue & White Daisy Platter Minton
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
19th century blue & white daisy platter signed Minton.
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1890s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
French Majolica Bird Plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica bird plate Keller & Guerin Saint Clement circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
4 Old Hall 'Excelsior' plates Aesthetic Movement Christopher Dresser Attributed.
Located in Sharon, CT
Four classic old hall plates with Aesthetic Movement Decoration ('Excelsior' design), the design attributed to Christopher Dresser.
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1880s English Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Ceramic
H.B. Boulenger Choisy-Le-Roi Raviers En Barbotine Majolica Hor d’Oeuvres Server
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French majolica ravier by H.B. Boulanger, Choisy le Roi, France, circa 1880 – 1890.
A ravier is a small, deep, oblong dish in which appetizers or hors-d’œuvres are served. This sha...
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Late 19th Century French Antique Aesthetic Movement Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
Aesthetic Movement dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Aesthetic Movement dinner plates for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dinner plates created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include serveware, ceramics, silver and glass, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with ceramic, earthenware and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Aesthetic Movement dinner plates made in a specific country, there are Europe, France, and United Kingdom pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dinner plates, popular names associated with this style include Wedgwood, Saint Clément, Wasmuel Majolica, and Minton. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dinner plates differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $115 and tops out at $9,500 while the average work can sell for $600.
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