A Pair of Wade Viking Longship Dishes
This lot comprises a pair of Wade ceramic dishes modelled as Viking longships, each with a dragon-headed prow and a matching stern. The sculpted hulls feature a row of round shield-style roundels along the gunwale, with decorative detailing running beneath the rim. The scalloped upper edges form shallow, open bowls, and the vessels rest on a flared base. The pieces are finished in a warm brown glaze with darker grey-black highlights picking out the carved dragon heads and the raised detailing.
Condition and Collectability
The pair is offered as a matching set of two Wade longships, which makes them a useful pairing for display on a sideboard, shelf or mantelpiece. Please contact the saleroom for a full condition report before bidding. Wade ceramics of this kind are often collected for their character and the distinctive nautical theme, and a matched pair in this style may appeal to collectors of British pottery or Viking-themed decorative pieces.
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