Wedgwood Queens Ware Appraisal

Wedgwood Embossed Queens Ware Plate

This is a circular ceramic plate crafted in the iconic 'Embossed Queens Ware' style, famously produced by the English manufacturer Wedgwood. The plate features a pale 'Celeste' or light blue glazed body with a cream-colored, high-relief sprigged border. This decorative border consists of an intricate, continuous garland of embossed flowers, including roses and daisies, interspersed with foliage. The diameter appears typical for a dinner or luncheon plate. In terms of condition, the item exhibits significant age-related wear, most notably extensive crazing (fine hairline cracks in the glaze) across the central well. Furthermore, there is visible yellow-brown staining or foxing within the crevices of the white embossed floral border and some light surface scratches in the center. The craftsmanship is characteristic of 20th-century production, likely mid-century. Although the underside is not visible to check for specific maker's marks or date codes, the combination of the cream-on-lavender/blue aesthetic and the floral sprigging is diagnostic of the Wedgwood Queens Ware line, which evolved from Josiah Wedgwood’s original creamware developed in the 18th century.