Antique Victorian English Majolica Strawberry & Grape Leaf Plate, c. 1880–1895

A richly dimensional Victorian-style majolica plate rendered in a saturated emerald green glaze, with deeply molded botanical relief throughout. The composition features a large central leaf surrounded by strawberries, grape clusters, blossoms, smaller leaves, and curling tendrils, all framed by an organically scalloped rim. The glossy monochromatic glaze settles beautifully into the recessed details, creating dramatic depth and highlighting the sculptural quality of the piece. 

CONDITION
Very good antique condition with age-appropriate surface wear and crazing consistent with majolica of this period. 

SIZE
9.5"L x 9"W x 2"D

PROVENANCE
English, circa 1880–1895.

MATERIAL
Glazed earthenware majolica.

STYLING SUGGESTIONS
Display upright on a plate stand atop a console, bookshelf, or hunt-room cabinet where the saturated green glaze can act almost like a piece of sculptural artwork. Especially striking layered with antique sporting art, silver, leather-bound books, dark woods, or boxwood greenery. It would also make an exceptional focal piece in an English country kitchen, conservatory, or collected dining-room vignette.