Antique English Majolica Oyster Plate S. Fielding Stoke 1878 Aqua Lavender Rare Collectible

As seen in Victoria Magazine

There are oyster plates—and then there are the ones collectors quietly hope to come across one day. This exceptional 19th century English majolica oyster plate by S. Fielding & Co. of Stoke-on-Trent is one of those pieces, brought to life in a colorway you simply don’t see often. The luminous aqua wells paired with soft lavender coral create a palette that feels both coastal and unexpectedly refined—far removed from the more common greens and browns. Made circa 1878, the form itself is one collectors recognize instantly: six beautifully shaped oyster wells surrounding a central sauce well, all resting on a richly molded ground of seaweed or coral. The deep brown rope borders add contrast and a distinctly nautical note, giving the entire piece a wonderful sense of movement and depth.

Turn it over and you’ll find a soft oyster-grey glaze, finished with six raised shell-form feet—one of those small, delightful details that make these early plates so special. This exact model is referenced in Collecting Oyster Plates by J.B. Snyder (pg. 29) and Oyster Plates by Karsnitz (pg. 45), placing it firmly within the documented and sought-after examples collectors pursue—especially in less common colorways like this.

Whether you display it on your wall with your carefully curated oyster plate collection, layer it into a cabinet, or as the star of your coastal-inspired table, it will bring beauty and joynto your heart.

Collector’s Note

S. Fielding & Co. is widely recognized among majolica collectors for producing some of the most sculptural and richly glazed oyster plates of the late 19th century. Documented forms, particularly those cited in standard references, carry lasting appeal, with uncommon color combinations like aqua and lavender continuing to attract increasing collector interest.

• Measures 9-1/8" Diameter

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