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Early 20th Century Porcelain Wall Plaque
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Early 20th Century Porcelain Wall Plaque

1900 - 1920
Description

An early 20th Century wall plaque featuring a circular porcelain plate depicting a military horse rider, likely an officer from a British military regiment, housed in a decorative wooden case.

7 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 1" deep

19cms x 19cms x 3cms deep

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Porcelain Military Wall Plaque to the 1920s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09358224
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques Date1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1920s:
Transfer-printed and coloured decoration: standard production for early 20th-century commercial ceramics.
Plain square wooden frame with a dark finish: a common 1920s presentation.
Green baize backing with a simple ring hanger: standard mounting for wall plaques.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1194032
Dealers Internal Reference
3798
Dealers Notes

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Martlesham Antiques is a family run business and has been trading since 1984. Located in Suffolk just outside Woodbridge, Martlesham Antiques is run from a spacious thatched cottage housing nine large showrooms with a vast adjacent car park.

Specialising in 18th and 19th Century furniture, together with creating custom hand-made furniture which is supplied to various interior designers, trade and the retail market. Every piece on the showroom floor is in excellent condition and ready to go straight into the buyers home or premises.

All of Martlesham Antiques furniture is hand polished by their own French polishers and restorers to a very high standard. We are also a member of LAPADA, the association of art and antiques.

Description
An early 20th Century wall plaque featuring a circular porcelain plate depicting a military horse rider, likely an officer from a British military regiment, housed in a decorative wooden case.

7 1/4" x 7 1/4" x 1" deep

19cms x 19cms x 3cms deep

Date of Manufacture

Martlesham Antiques has dated this Porcelain Military Wall Plaque to the 1920s.

Independent Date Report ID 09358224
Dealer's Item Date1920s
Sellingantiques dating1920s
Sellingantiques agingItem 85-130 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1920s:
Transfer-printed and coloured decoration: standard production for early 20th-century commercial ceramics.
Plain square wooden frame with a dark finish: a common 1920s presentation.
Green baize backing with a simple ring hanger: standard mounting for wall plaques.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
19cm (7.48")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1194032
Dealers Internal Ref
3798
Martlesham Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2008
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Trade Associations

Martlesham Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse.
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Archive I A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse.

Early 20th Century Porcelain Wall Plaque

Archive II A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse. View II
Archive III A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse. View III
Archive IV A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse. View IV
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Martlesham Antiques
Telephone 01394 386732
Location
The Thatched Roadhouse
Main Rd
Martlesham
Suffolk
IP12 4RJ
United Kingdom
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Martlesham Antiques
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A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse.
Early 20th Century porcelain wall plaque
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A square dark brown frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plaque depicting a military officer in uniform mounted on a brown horse.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWall Plaques
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Wood
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsCircular inset, equestrian scene, military uniform, square frame
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 19 cm (7 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

This early 20th Century Edwardian wall plaque consists of a square dark brown wooden frame enclosing a circular white porcelain plate. The glazed porcelain features a hand-painted equestrian scene depicting a military officer in uniform, wearing a grey jacket, red trousers, and a black busby, mounted on a brown horse with a green and gold saddlecloth, alongside another smaller horse and rider in the background. The solid timber surround has a stepped circular moulding inset into the square outer perimeter, with smooth plain flat faces and matte edges. Measuring 19 cm high, 19 cm wide, and 3 cm deep, this compact decorative piece hangs flush against surfaces. It suits narrow wall spaces in a study, library, or hallway, adding traditional equestrian interest to a period interior.

FAQs

Popular during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras, framed porcelain plaques depicted equestrian, military, or classical subjects. They served as durable decorative artwork for traditional interiors, combining ceramic production with detailed miniature illustration.

These items feature fine white porcelain or earthenware discs decorated using hand painting, transfer printing, or enamel overglaze methods. The ceramic plaques were framed within ebonised or stained timber surrounds for hanging.

Authentic pieces display subtle variations in hand-applied paint, fine overglaze texture, and maker marks or impressed serial numbers on the unglazed ceramic reverse. Period frames show characteristic age-related wear and original mounting assemblies.

Display this piece as part of a gallery wall in a study, hallway, or library. Pair it with dark timber furniture and brass accents to complement traditional or dark academia interior schemes.

Dust the surface and frame regularly using a soft, dry microfibre cloth. Avoid applying water or harsh chemical cleaners directly to the item, as moisture can damage the backing and surrounding frame.
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