Description
A pair of 18th-century English creamware plates in the tortoiseshell manner associated with Thomas Whieldon, circa 1760.
Scalloped rims with mottled green and brown "tortoiseshell" lead glazes over fine cream paste, displaying characteristic swirling cloud-like effects from manganese and copper oxides; classic Staffordshire earthenware form from the pioneering creamware period.
Approximately 8 ½ inches diameter.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Displays stable crazing to glazes with scattered flake chips to edges and minor stacking wear, appropriate to age.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Creamware
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Scalloped rims with mottled green and brown "tortoiseshell" lead glazes over fine cream paste, displaying characteristic swirling cloud-like effects from manganese and copper oxides; classic Staffordshire earthenware form from the pioneering creamware period.
Approximately 8 ½ inches diameter.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Displays stable crazing to glazes with scattered flake chips to edges and minor stacking wear, appropriate to age.
Origin:
United Kingdom
Materials & Techniques:
Creamware
International: No International Shipping for this auction.
Combined shipping: Please ask about combined shipping for multiple lots before bidding.
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Displays stable crazing to glazes with scattered flake chips to edges and minor stacking wear, appropriate to age.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
8.5 x 8.5 x 1 in
Pair of Whieldon-Type Creamware Plates, c.1760
Estimate $700-$2,100
Starting Price
$420
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The June Estate Edit I
Jun 05, 2026 4:00 PM EDTNew York, NY, United States
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