Wedgwood Majolica 'Émail Ombrant'

Wedgwood Majolica 'Email Ombrant' Lions Octagonal Plate c1867

A superb Wedgwood majolica plate with a central panel of lions using the 'émail ombrant' technique, where the design is moulded in low relief then given depth through a coating of translucent glaze. An expensive process which worked particularly well with majolica glazes and colours. For more details see Premier Antiques