Antique Gaudy Welsh Porcelain
The antique Gaudy Welsh porcelain was produced as an inexpensive form of tableware for the working classes. During the 19 th century was made by factories in north east England, the Midlands and south west England, but with a minor extent to Wales; so never intended to be classed together under one generic term. It became popular in the United States, where it became known as Gaudy Welsh and the name has become common, although in the past it has also been called Cottage Swansea and Cottage Lustre.
There are more than 200 shapes and patterns of this distinctive product, many are based on the early Imari ceramics. The colours are predominanntly burnt orange, cobalt blue and shades of green.
—> Gaudy Welsh porcellaneous cup saucer, attributed to Hilditch. Decorated with Hexagon pattern (1825 to 1835), saucer have 14 cm diam, with bold pattern. Assign makers is very difficult with Gaudy Welsh. Price: $80-90.
—>Gaudy Welsh porcellaneous cup saucer, decorated with Tulips pattern in cobalt blue and burnt orange(1840 to 1890), saucer 14 cm diam. Produced cheaply in Staffordshire, it was very popular in South Wales, hence the name. It is a very decorative and inexpensive ware. Price: $65-80.