8 Antique Hand Painted Wedgwood Dinner Plates w Gilt Trimmed Cameos Neoclassic Styled Family Heirloom Wedding Gift for Bride Gift for Her

Eight hand-painted, enameled dinner plates by Wedgwood.
Features neoclassical medallions of graceful ladies along the border and a single medallion in the center.
The plates also feature gilt trim.
Use for dinner parties or display beautifully in a china cabinet.
Lewis & Conger, a New York department store at 45th and 6th Avenue, retailed these plates.

HISTORY:
Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795)
The most celebrated of all the English ceramics makers.
Josiah Wedgwood launched his own pottery business in 1759 and, in 1765, created a new form of earthenware. He was given official permission to call it "Queen's Ware'. This new product sold very
well across Europe. He noted the other new products, Black Basalt and Jasper Ware.
In 1812, Wedgwood produced their bone china, though not a commercial success at first
it eventually became an essential part of a highly profitable business.

CONDITION:
Shows no crazing, no chips, and no cracks. High quality.
Excellent condition.
No dishwasher or microwave.
Hand washes for the best care.

DIAMETER:
Dinner Plates measure 10 3/8 inches in diameter

FINAL COMMENTS:
UPS will pack, ship, and provide insurance-free shipping for US customers.
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