2 Pairs of Antique English Ridgway Drab Dessert Plates

• England, circa 1840
• Dimensions: 9 1/2 inches diameter

2 Pairs of Antique English Ridgway Blue Drab Dessert Plates that are of exceptional quality. Originally made by Wedgwood, circa 1810, Drabware is a particular way of producing interesting and bright colors. This is done by using dark clay rather than white clay which is then glazed. By using this technique, Drabware has a very vibrant look. Each pottery manufacturer in England was known for producing certain colors. Therefore, even though we think of the word drab as dull, these colors were anything but that. This was done in the second half of the 19th century and featured colors such as gilt and in stoneware, usually the color blue.

There is a wonderful color combination in our Antique English Porcelain Plates. This combination consists of pink and white flowers with a yellow center that are vibrantly hand-painted. Some of these are set in a cobalt blue basket and others are interspersed with cobalt blue and green leaves placed in different locations on the plates. All of these are set on a light blue background finished off with a gilt scalloped edge border. Our 2 pairs of Antique English Ridgway Blue Drab Dessert Plates, are quite stunning in color and design.