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8 Antique Alfred B. Pearce Fern Dessert / Salad Plates browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives: Decorative Art: Ceramics: English: Pre 1910: item # 634895 GlitzQueen History and Art to Wear 56 Calle Monte Aplanado, NW Albuquerque, NM 87120 Phone: 505.205.1404 Guest Book Sold; thank you! Free U.S. Priority Shipping (& Gift-Wrap if Desisred) Layaway Terms Available |
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This exquisite set of handpainted side plates with gold gilt rims originated in England circa 1900. The green-on-white design is enchanting, featuring layers of delicate fern fronds. Pale ferns recede into mysterious distance behind their brighter companions in the foreground. Ferns were an extremely popular Victorian motif, as you know, most often executed in all-green majolica. If you happen to have a majolica serving piece, these plates would be perfect to use with it. They measure 7 3/4 inches round and 3/4 inch deep. Each plate bears the hallmark of Alfred B. Pearce & Co., which even gives the company's address: 31 Ludgate Hill, London, EC1. Additional markings are the initial M in green (presumably the artist's initial), the number 5664 in red and, incised into the plates, a large D followed by a smaller 3. Their condition is lovely, showing only minor loss of gilding and a little stacking wear to the bases. There are the slight variations in color that you'd expect from handpainting. Finding an 8-plate set complete after this long is, of course, rather rare. Adding to its collectibility, the maker's early work isn't plentiful. According to the Museum of London, which has a Pearce cup in its collection, the company operated from 1901 through the 1930s. These plates certainly date from before World War I -- most likely before 1910, as they're so classically Late Victorian/Edwardian in design. There's no charge for insured U.S. shipping and gift-wrap is always free when desired. Please e-mail to confirm availability, order or request more photos. Thanks for looking! |
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