Elevate your collection with this exquisite pair of antique Ridgway porcelain plates, dating to the mid-19th century and decorated in the distinctive “Noma” pattern. Each plate is richly adorned with a hand-painted orientalist design, featuring a stylized censer overflowing with exotic flowers, fruit, and scrolls — a reflection of Victorian England’s fascination with East Asian art.
The surrounding rim is embellished with blooming chrysanthemums and scrolling foliage in bold cobalt blue, iron red, and soft greens and yellows, accented by molded flourishes and delicate edge-lining. These plates beautifully showcase the Ridgway factory’s technical excellence and aesthetic sensitivity during the height of the Victorian porcelain revival.
A rare matched set — perfect for wall display, cabinet arrangement, or fine decorative collections.
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• Era: Circa 1850s–1860s (Victorian era)
Details:
• Maker: Ridgway, England (pattern: “Noma”, marked “NOMA 7994”)
• Material: Glazed porcelain, transfer-printed and hand-painted
• Quantity: Set of 2 plates
• Dimensions: Ø: 24 cm / 9.5 in
• Condition: Very good antique condition. Minor wear to enamels and glaze; no cracks or repairs.
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