Description
SOLD
A six-well majolica glazed oyster plate by S. Fielding & Co. Ltd., Stoke-on-Trent, England, circa 1878. Turquoise oyster wells surround a center condiment well, all on a molded bed of off-white seaweed with cranberry red and yellow tips. An olive green nautical rope border encircles the center well and the outer rim.
The verso is glazed in a creamy white with six raised scallop shell shaped feet.
Reference: pg. 45, Karsnitz and pg. 29, Snyder
9.25″ Diam. x 1.25″H.
Excellent antique condition, a light overall crazing and mild darkening to the verso.