Early Regency Royal Crown Derby cobalt and gilt soup plate c.1810 Wedgwood Authentic pair of Wedgwood caneware

Authentic pair of Wedgwood caneware shell dishes

multicoloured floral and geometric mosaic design

An evocative alphabetic cypher design with both visual and historical appeal

warm biscuit‑coloured leaves and delicately modelled blossom sprays

Early Regency Royal Crown Derby cobalt and gilt soup plate c.1810 Wedgwood Authentic pair of Wedgwood canewareThis impressive early nineteenthcentury Royal Crown Derby soup plate dates from the Regency period, circa 18061825, and is a fine example of the factorys luxury output in bone china. Measuring approximately 25 cm in diameter, it is of generous, deep bowlplate form, intended for soup or stew, with a broad, flat rim and a dished centre. The plate is decorated in a rich cobalt blue and burnished gold palette that was particularly fashionable in the first