Daisy Makeig-jones Wedgwood Lustre Plates, Set Of Six

A rare set of six Wedgwood blue lustre plates designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1915 (pattern X8485). Powder-blue mottled ground with lavish hand-gilded decoration: birds, Japanese-inspired pines and landscapes, a rural village view; continuous gilt wave-and-scroll rims. These plates were sold as functional tableware, yet their pristine condition shows they were never used. A rare case for Makeig-Jones’ designs—typically decorative rather than utilitarian—and exceptionally preserved, with prestigious retailer provenance. All six plates are double-marked — Wedgwood and special retail order for James Powell & Sons (Whitefriars Glass Works, London). Whitefriars were premier London glass and stained-glass makers who retailed Wedgwood in their showrooms and presented such ensembles at exhibitions of the period. Dual-marked examples are recorded in institutional collections (including the V&A and the Museum of London) and are coveted by advanced collectors.
Size (each): Ø 22.6 cm; H 2.7 cm. Total weight approx. 2,487 g.
Condition: Excellent antique condition; bright lustre and sharp gilding.
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