19th Century Wedgwood Blue Willow Platter- 18.5”

Large Antique Wedgwood Blue Willow Platter – 18.5”

English Transferware | Iconic Willow Pattern Statement Piece

 This large Wedgwood Blue Willow platter is a true cornerstone piece for a collected, traditional home—generous in scale, rich in history, and instantly recognizable for its timeless English design.

Measuring an impressive 18.5 inches, this platter features the classic Willow pattern: pagodas, arched bridge, sweeping trees, birds in flight, and the storied chinoiserie landscape that has captivated collectors for over two centuries. The deep cobalt blue transfer stands beautifully against a creamy white ground, with crisp detail that speaks to Wedgwood’s enduring standards of quality.

Dating & Attribution

 Based on the form, scale, and transfer quality, this platter is consistent with 19th-century Wedgwood production, when Willow pattern wares were produced in substantial serving sizes for formal English tables. Wedgwood introduced and refined the Willow pattern beginning in the late 18th century, with many large, finely executed platters dating to the mid–to–late 1800s.

As with many antique transferware pieces, precise dating can vary slightly by backstamp and production run; however, this example aligns strongly with 19th-century manufacture.

Condition

 The platter shows age-appropriate wear consistent with antique use, adding to its authenticity and charm. No modern reproductions capture this scale or depth of character.

Details:

• Maker: Wedgwood
• Pattern: Blue Willow
• Origin: England
• Date: 19th century (circa mid–late 1800s)
• Size: Approx. 18.5 inches long
• Material: Transferware earthenware
• Condition: Antique condition with expected wear consistent with age

This is not a shelf-size accent—this is a statement platter, the kind that anchors a china display, commands a sideboard, or elevates a dining table all on its own. Blue Willow is endlessly versatile, equally at home in grandmillennial, traditional, English country, or layered Southern interiors.

 An heirloom-scale piece from one of England’s most storied ceramic houses—timeless, collectible, and endlessly usable.

Pieces like this are why I love Sourcing the South and the great state of Texas- especially Round Top- for heirloom estate decor…shopping estate sales, online auctions, charity thrift stores, and antique malls to carefully curate a collection of fantastic vintage and antique finds that have and will stand the test of time.

$422 INCLUDES INSURED SHIPPING in the continental US. Available for pickup at our Liberty Hill, TX showroom just north of Austin. 

🩷Vintage and antique items have some wear associated with years of age and use, adding to their overall charm. Please see all the pictures, which are considered part of the description.

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