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Majolica 19thc Bread Plate C1870
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Majolica 19thc Bread Plate C1870

19th century
Description

A perfect 19thc majolica bread plate c1870 .no restoration or damage

The slogan is "eat thy bread with thankfulness"

Which is around the dish.

Good piece of engish kitchenalia

UK postage included

All forms of payment

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Victorian Majolica Bread Plate to the 1870s.

Independent Date Check ID 08561260
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques Date1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1870s:
Mottled tortoiseshell glaze on the underside: typical lead-glaze majolica workshop practice.
Fine overall glaze crazing: natural body shrinkage over decades.
Light surface cutlery scratches on the central well: honest domestic wear.
Moulded wheat ears and strapwork motto: relief modelling from multi-part press moulds.

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.

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SA1080180
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Description
A perfect 19thc majolica bread plate c1870 .no restoration or damage

The slogan is "eat thy bread with thankfulness"

Which is around the dish.

Good piece of engish kitchenalia

UK postage included

All forms of payment

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Victorian Majolica Bread Plate to the 1870s.

Independent Date Report ID 08561260
Dealer's Item Date1870s
Sellingantiques dating1870s
Sellingantiques agingItem 140-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1870s:
Mottled tortoiseshell glaze on the underside: typical lead-glaze majolica workshop practice.
Fine overall glaze crazing: natural body shrinkage over decades.
Light surface cutlery scratches on the central well: honest domestic wear.
Moulded wheat ears and strapwork motto: relief modelling from multi-part press moulds.

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.

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SA1080180
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Mike Melody Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA 

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An oval Victorian majolica earthenware bread plate featuring a brown central field surrounded by moulded green and yellow wheat motifs.
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Mike Melody Antiques

Mike Melody Antiques
Telephone 07534 226563
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Cheshire
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jan 2013
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An oval Victorian majolica earthenware bread plate featuring a brown central field surrounded by moulded green and yellow wheat motifs.
MAJOLICA 19THC BREAD PLATE C1870
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An oval Victorian majolica earthenware bread plate featuring a brown central field surrounded by moulded green and yellow wheat motifs.
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  • ObjectPlatters
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Lead Glaze
  • ColourGreen and Brown
  • MotifsWheat motif, Relief moulding, Scalloped rim, Basketweave border

This Victorian majolica earthenware bread plate dates from 1870 in the rustic farmhouse style. Finished in a rich lead glaze, the palette combines a deep brown central field with vibrant green and yellow tones across the surface. Relief moulding forms an ornate wheat motif encircling the well, bordered by a textured basketweave pattern along the scalloped rim. Subtle variations in the glossy glaze highlight the raised botanical detailing throughout the platter. Measuring approximately 30 cm in length, the piece functions as a decorative display dish for a sideboard top or as an authentic piece of English kitchenalia for serving bread at the dining table.

FAQs

Victorian majolica is a lead-glazed earthenware introduced in the mid-19th century, characteristically featuring relief-moulded naturalistic motifs, bright coloured glazes, and utilitarian or decorative forms.

These items were manufactured from earthenware clay pressed into plaster moulds to create detailed relief patterns, then coated with opaque and translucent metallic oxide glazes before firing.

Authentic pieces display distinct lead-glazed pooling in recessed areas, clear relief mouldings, natural craze lines within the glaze, and unglazed firing rims or foot rims showing reddish or pale earthenware bodies.

Majolica platters are frequently displayed on plate stands inside china cabinets, mounted on accent walls, or used as central decorative trays on sideboards to add texture and historical colour contrast.

Clean gently by hand using warm water and mild soap, avoiding submersions or dishwashers, as harsh detergents and temperature extremes can damage porous earthenware and crazed lead glazes.
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