Nantgarw CW Porcelain Plate c1820

Description

Heading :  A fine Nantgarw porcelain plate with relief moulded border
Date : 1813-1822
Period : George IV
Marks : Impressed Nantgarw CW
Origin : Nantgarw. Wales
Colour : Polychrome
Pattern : Moulded scrollwork border witha gilded dentil lobed rim. Decorated with a bouquet of flowers and scattered insects
Condition : Excellent.
Restoration : None
Dimensions : 25cm in diameter
Weight :632grams

Additional Information : The Nantgarw China Works produced some of the most highly sought after porcelain following the arrival of one William Billingsley. We believe that the small painted insects were a  device used to cover minor imperfections in the porcelain.

References : The Victoria and Albert museum and the National Museum of Wales both house very similar examples from the Herbert Allen collection.