Wedgwood Majolica turquoise-ground salmon platter, English, 1878. Of shaped-oval form, molded in relief with a scaly salmon resting on a bed of leaves. Marks to reverse: impressed 'WEDGWOOD' with date cypher for October 1878, with painted pattern number 'M2164' which corresponds to 'Salmon Platter, 25 in.' in the Wedgwood Majolica Pattern Numbers Books from the Wedgwood Archive. See footnote. For over 28 years we have been among the world's preeminent specialists in fine antique Majolica.

Measurements: W-25 x D-12.5 x H-2 inches

Book references: 1-Sotheby's New York, 'Fine English Furniture, Ceramics and Carpets,' October 22, 2010, Sale number: NO8693, Lot number 24, estimate: $4,000--$6,000, price realized: $8,296. 2--Nicholas M. Dawes, Majolica. New York: Crown Publishers, 1990, p. 95, figure 163 (color illustration). 3--Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. New York: Harry N. Abrams Publishers, Second Edition, 2002, p. 70 (color illustration). 4--Victoria Bergesen, Majolica: British, Continental and American Wares, 1851-1915. London: Barrie & Jenkins Publishers, 1989, p. 191. Footnote: Wedgwood Majolica Pattern Books from the Wedgwood Archive reprinted in Bergesen, pp. 182-201.