A handsome pair of antique English ironstone warming dishes decorated in a richly colored Imari-inspired palette of cobalt blue, iron red, and soft gilt accents. The scalloped forms feature intricate floral and foliate decoration surrounding a central floral medallion, combining the elegance of Japanese Imari with the enduring appeal of English ironstone.
Originally designed to be filled with hot water to keep serving dishes warm at the table, these pieces now make wonderful decorative accents displayed on a shelf, sideboard, or wall. Their vibrant colors and striking pattern are equally at home in traditional, English country, or collected interiors.
 
11"W
 
Condition: Good antique condition with age-related wear consistent with use. Scattered minor wear and imperfections.