Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Miscellaneous

Date: 1877

Dimensions:

  • Diameter: 8.25 in (20.955 cm)

Maker: Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

Maker's Mark:

Impressed

Description:

A molded earthenware plate printed with one of 12 patterns from the Card Motto designs found in the Wedgwood pattern book recorded under pattern T289 a-l. This pattern is 7th on the list and is, therefore, T289 g. The subject of this pattern is a serviette (napkin) ring. The small pixies are running around and jumping through the ring. It was produced by Wedgwood in 1877. The pattern appears to be printed in black with colors added to the card shaped section in the center. The gilding is added to the scalloped edge.  The text: "The Circles of our Felicities Make Short Arches" is the title of Thomas Jefferson's first inaugural address, March 4, 1801. The designer of these patterns is not known. This is one example from the "Butterfly Tremblay" dessert service consisting of both plates and compotes (one compote shown below). 

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