For consideration is this stunning antique Aesthetic Movement Staffordshire plates by Brown Westhead and Moore with a Cauldon mark dating it to the 1880’s

This striking antique plate features a stunning array of Geraniums.  While it is a brown transferware it has been hand painted (under glaze) with pink and purple geraniums and green and golden leaves.  This is called a sheet pattern as the pattern repeats and covers the entire face of the plate (like a Calico or  hints).  The depth of color and shading give the piece a romantic, botanical study like quality which was (and still is) beloved during the Aesthetic Movement of the late 19th century.

The design is brown transferware with hand colored enamel, a technique that combines transfer printed detail with individually applied enamel decoration. This method allowed for both precision and artistry, giving each plate subtle variation and character.

Cauldon was part of the distinguished Brown Wedthead Moore (BWM) pottery of Staffordshire, England. BWM operated in the mid-to-late 19th century and became known for producing high-quality earthenware and porcelain for both the English and export markets. The Cauldon name later became synonymous with refined tablewares and artistic designs that reflected the changing tastes of the Victorian era, including the naturalistic and richly colored motifs of the Aesthetic Movement.

A beautiful display piece for a stand, cabinet, or layered wall arrangement, this plate embodies the period’s love of “art for art’s sake” — where even everyday objects were elevated into works of beauty.

Measures: 10”
Markings: Impressed, hand numbered and stamped

Condition:  No chips or cracks. There is typical crazing preset