Antique English Majolica Plate

A richly glazed antique majolica plate featuring a deeply embossed sunflower motif rendered in saturated emerald green. The sculptural relief and luminous glaze create striking dimension, catching the light in a way only true majolica can.

This piece reflects the naturalistic design language that defined late 19th to early 20th century English majolica — where everyday objects were elevated into decorative art through bold form and color. Whether displayed on a stand or layered into a wall collection, it brings instant depth and character to a space.

CONDITION

This piece has been previously damaged and professionally repaired. The repair is visible upon close inspection but has been thoughtfully executed, allowing the plate to retain its visual impact and structural integrity for display.

Additional age-appropriate wear is present, including typical crazing to the glaze consistent with antique majolica.

SIZE

Approximately 8–10 inches diameter 

PROVENANCE

Sourced from a private estate collection.

MAKER

Unmarked. Likely English majolica in the manner of Staffordshire potteries.

MATERIAL

Lead-glazed earthenware (majolica)

WHY WE LOVE THIS

This is a decorator’s piece through and through. The color saturation and dimensional relief are exceptional — the kind of detail that reads from across a room.

Even with its history, it delivers exactly what you want from majolica: depth, richness, and that collected English country house feel. It’s about presence, not perfection.

STYLING SUGGESTION

Style this on a brass stand against a black soapstone counter or incorporate it into a layered plate wall where its texture and color can shine. It pairs beautifully with antique brass, stone, and fresh greenery — think clipped boxwood or garden-cut hydrangea for that refined, lived-in look.