Antique Pair of Floral Dessert Dish by Hicks & Meigh c1820 Square #699 Gilt

A fine pair of plates with cartouche panels that contain hand painted floral illustrations. the flowers include ranunculus, rose, tulip, bluebell amongst a variety of others. They have deep cobalt blue theme overlaid with lavish gold gilt.

Measure 8 & 5/8" or 22cm diameter.

Pattern number 699. 

Condition inspection found both plates have a central crack (middle area  which does not go to the outer area. One plate has a two small rim hairline. Both have fine crazing and some rubbing to the gilt. Images show all of the details mentioned closely from a variety of angles. These items display beautifully and would suit a decorative purpose to conserve their historic value and beauty. 

Bio;

Hicks & Meigh was a Staffordshire-based ceramic manufacturer operating between 1807 and 1822. The company was founded by Richard Hicks and Job Meigh II, who specialized in earthenware and ironstone production at the Broad Street Works in Shelton, Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, England.

In 1820, the firm expanded when Thomas Johnson, their marketing agent, joined the partnership, leading to the formation of Hicks, Meigh & Johnson. The company was known for its high-quality porcelain and stone china, often featuring intricate floral designs, gilding, and Imari-style patterns.

Hicks & Meigh played a significant role in early 19th-century British ceramics, producing durable and ornate tableware that remains highly collectible today. If you're interested in identifying their marks, they often used Royal Arms insignia and stamps such as "Stone China" or "Ironstone Warranted"