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Fairyland Plate - Roc Centre. Wedgwood, circa 1925

About the Item

A full-sized plate in bone china, with typical elaborate painted decoration known as Fairyland Lustre. The Fairyland Lustre line was developed during a time when there was a strong interest in fantasy and escapism, partly influenced by the social and economic upheavals of the early 20th century, including World War I. Daisy Makeig-Jones' designs offered a whimsical and fantastical escape from the harsh realities of the time. Probably the best of Wedgwood's female designers, Daisy was an eccentric character, who pushed her way into a world dominated by men, and created a new style of decoration. She was fascinated by the newly developed liquid lustre glazes, and used them to create lustreware, and then Fairyland. She combined images from various sources to create her own unique style. Wedgwood was on the verge of bankruptcy at the time she started her work, and this new, exciting style suddently catapulted Wedgwood into the position of the most popular manufacturer in the country. Other companies rushed to develop their own versions, but no-one managed to come close to the design, or the quality of production. For some ten to fifteen years, Daisy headed the lustreware decoration department, overseeing the workshop in which the paintresses (as they were called) turned her designs into reality. The depression saw and end to demand for high-priced decorative items, and so ended the short period of production. The plate is in excellent condition, even to the gilding; gilding on these lustre pieces is relatively fragile and is often worn.
  • Creator:
    Wedgwood (Manufacturer),Daisy Makeig-Jones (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Diameter: 10.75 in (27.31 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1925
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Melbourne, AU
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 16251stDibs: LU3151340428982

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