Antique Wedgwood Majolica "Shell & Dolphins" Compote/Plate, ca.1868, *M050

Description

Antique Wedgwood Majolica pottery "Shell & Dolphins" compote/plate.
Excellent condition with p
retty coloration.
ca.1868.
Pictured in Mark Moran's 'Majolica' p.188,p.66
Mariann Katz-Marks' 'Encyclopedia of Majolica' p.116
J.Snyder & L.Bockol's 'Majolica', 2nd Ed., p.115
Top surface scratches from use. Some old small glaze wear.
Random fine glaze crazing.
No hairlines or repairs.  See photos.
Marked Wedgwood with impressed "YZW" and decorator's mark
.
Measures 9 1/4"
round
x 3"
tall
.
Classic Majolica is over 100 years old. It is typically low fired, soft earthenware that is so easily damaged through normal wear and tear. Majolica was meant to be used as a lower cost, day to day ware. Accordingly, it is hard to find 'perfect' pieces, most having scrapes, dings, chips. I try to point out the obvious issues on these pieces but some miss my attention. I set what I think are fair prices, always considering condition.
Please message me with any condition questions.
Be sure to check out my other vintage Majolica.