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Wm V Prince of Orange Creamware Plate C1790
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Wm V Prince of Orange Creamware Plate C1790

18th century
Description

This CREAMWARE PLATE, decorated with a transfer print entitled ‘VIVAT ORANGE’, dates from circa 1790.

The oval portrait is of WILLIAM V, PRINCE OF ORANGE.

There is an old, hand-written label on the back explaining ‘Portrait of William V, Prince of Orange by Anna, Daur of Geo II, 1748-1806’.

The PLATE has a tiny nibble to the edge and some wear. There are no cracks or restoration.

Diameter: 9.75 inches (26 cm)

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Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this William V Creamware Plate to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Check ID 09704332
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques Date18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 18TH CENTURY:
Creamware body with yellow-tinted glaze: standard English potting before 1800.
Red transfer print of William V: Orangist political wares produced around 1790.
Unfooted, smooth glazed base: typical profile for flatware of this period.
Scattered surface scratching and edge rubbing: natural wear from long domestic use.

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.

Physical Dimensions
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26cm (10.24")
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SA1243476
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Description
This CREAMWARE PLATE, decorated with a transfer print entitled ‘VIVAT ORANGE’, dates from circa 1790.

The oval portrait is of WILLIAM V, PRINCE OF ORANGE.

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There is an old, hand-written label on the back explaining ‘Portrait of William V, Prince of Orange by Anna, Daur of Geo II, 1748-1806’.
Shaun King Antiques
fig 1. An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner.
fig 1. Wm V Prince of Orange Creamware Plate C1790

The PLATE has a tiny nibble to the edge and some wear. There are no cracks or restoration.

Diameter: 9.75 inches (26 cm)

Express delivery within the UK is included. Please email for our current Overseas Shipping Costs.

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this William V Creamware Plate to the 18th Century.

Independent Date Report ID 09704332
Dealer's Item Date18th Century
Sellingantiques dating18th Century
Sellingantiques agingItem 225-250 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 18th Century:
Creamware body with yellow-tinted glaze: standard English potting before 1800.
Red transfer print of William V: Orangist political wares produced around 1790.
Unfooted, smooth glazed base: typical profile for flatware of this period.
Scattered surface scratching and edge rubbing: natural wear from long domestic use.

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.

Width
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1243476
Shaun King Antiques
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An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner.
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Archive I An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner.

Wm V Prince of Orange Creamware Plate C1790

Archive II An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner. View II
Archive III An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner. View III
Archive IV An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner. View IV
Archive V An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner. View V
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An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner.
Wm V PRINCE OF ORANGE CREAMWARE PLATE c1790
Ref: SA1243476
An antique circular creamware plate with a thin red hand-painted rim and a central red transfer-printed portrait of William V of Orange surrounded by a sunburst and a Vivat Orange banner.
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  • ObjectDecorative Plates
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialCreamware, Earthenware
  • ColourCream and Red
  • MotifsPortrait medallion, Sunburst motif, Vivat Orange banner, Painted rim border
  • SizeW 26 cm (10 in)

This Georgian decorative plate originates from the 18th century, dating to circa 1790. Formed from creamware earthenware, the piece displays a pale cream ground complemented by a hand-painted red rim border and a matching red transfer-printed central motif. The decoration depicts a portrait medallion of William V of Orange encased in a radiating sunburst and positioned above a banner inscribed with Vivat Orange. Visible signs of age include light surface wear and a minor nibble to the outer edge, while the glaze exhibits natural speckling. Measuring 26 cm wide, the circular plate sits upright on a stand during display. In a modern interior, this antique piece serves as a decorative display item placed upon a sideboard top within an English country house setting. Collectors of historical ceramics position the plate on tables or within open shelving to showcase the portrait detail and contrasting red border. The earthenware body provides a traditional accent when integrated into period dining room schemes or classic entrance hall furniture arrangements.

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Creamware, perfected in England during the mid-18th century, became a favoured medium across Europe for producing decorative and political ceramics. Commemorative plates featuring transfer-printed portraits, such as those of William V, Prince of Orange, were crafted to mark political alliances, royal milestones, and public support during times of political change.

Creamware is created from refined earthenware clay mixed with calcined flint, fired to a cream shade, and sealed with a transparent lead glaze. Decorative designs were applied using copper-plate transfer-printing or hand-applied metallic oxide enamels, which fused into the glaze during a secondary firing process.

Authentic 18th-century creamware is notably lighter in weight than later Victorian ironstone or porcelain. Original examples typically feature subtle pooling of greenish or yellowish lead glaze around foot rims, minor hand-finishing irregularities, and fine glaze crazing consistent with natural aging.

A commemorative plate can be displayed on a plate stand atop a sideboard, dresser, or mantelpiece as a standalone historical accent. Alternatively, mounting multiple antique plates on a wall creates a curated gallery installation suitable for traditional and eclectic spaces alike.

Antique glazed earthenware should be dusted using a dry, soft microfibre cloth. Washing with water or harsh chemicals should be avoided, as moisture can seep through fine glaze crazing into the porous ceramic body, causing internal discolouration.
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