Antique English Majolica Begonia Dish Gilded Wall Plate wine cellars

wine cellars

Antique French majolica political jug by Frie Onnaing

These weren’t throwaway things

this ensemble merges history

Antique English Majolica Begonia Dish Gilded Wall Plate wine cellarsA striking 19th century English majolica serving plate, beautifully formed in the shape of a begonia leaf. The deeply molded texture and painterly glazing showcase the artistry that defines early majolicaearthy, bold, and unmistakably hand finished. The vibrant, multicolored surface displays natural glaze variation and age appropriate imperfections, including minor flakes and allover crazing, consistent with well preserved pieces from this era.