Delightful Two Sectioned Dish with the Texture of a Cabbage Leaves with a Leaf and Pear Decoration and Finial, By Crown Devon, Circa 1940, Funky MCM Chic

I’ve quite a few eclectic pieces which will be going as they are not really part of my main collections but were just items that I was attracted to. They still bring me joy, but something needs to go!!!

For sale here, is a Delightful Two Sectioned Dish with the Texture of a Cabbage Leaves with a Leaf and Pear Decoration and Finial, By Crown Devon, Circa 1940, Funky MCM Chic

Crown Devon pottery started its life as S. Fielding & Co, which is why you’ll find a variety of backstamps and markings spanning the years. Simon Fielding took over the Railway Works in Stoke-on-Trent in 1878 and started making pottery. Early pottery such as the Fielding ‘majolica’ really put S. Fielding & Co. on the map. From 1921, the Crown Devon name was introduced, and the Railway Works was renamed the Devon Pottery. One of the most distinctive things about Crown Devon pottery is how it was able to ‘undercut’ its competitors at the time – creating lots of rivalry, but also competition, as there was now a British manufacturer that could compete with imported products. As Art Deco became more popular, Crown Devon responded and created new ranges and finishes to meet demand, the ‘mattajade’ range being one of the most popular and recognisable. Whilst the Crown Devon factory closed its doors in 1982, the wonderful figurines, products and tableware sets are still very much sought after and collected today.

Dating to the 1940s is this hand-painted two-sectioned serving dish by Crown Devon. It is in the shape of a two overlapped leaves with a the texture of cabbage in a mustard yellow glaze, and with a leaf and pear decoration that forms the division between the two sections.

The backstamp says Made in England, Crown Devon, with the Crown Mark.
SIZE 8.5 inches/21.5 cm in diameter at the widest point and just over 7 inches/ 18 cm the other direction!

Condition wise, it is in excellent vintage condition ( 80+ years old) with no chips or cracks or any paintwork loss. The colours are bright and glossy. It is rare to find in this condition.

A stunning addition to an afternoon tea or buffet table display, where it can hold preserves for scones.

A must for a collector of Mid Century Kitsch ceramics, also a perfect addition to a Crown Devon collection.

I have a matching preserve jar in one of my other ads (see the last couple of photos) and a few other pieces of similarly themed kitsch serving items available so please check out my other ads.


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