Antique UPW Oyster Plate with Soft Green Seaweed & Gilt Details c1800 A712

This refined antique oyster plate was produced by Union Porcelain Works of Greenpoint, New York, and reflects the elegance of late 19th-century American ceramic artistry. The surface is adorned with softly modeled seaweed in pale celadon green, interwoven with shell forms and gentle marine details rendered in ivory, charcoal, and muted gold.

The composition flows naturally across the plate, with raised forms and subtle glazing that enhance depth and movement. Each oyster well is individually shaped, giving the piece a sculptural presence characteristic of high-quality American porcelain of the period.

Measuring 8 5/8" x 6 5/8", this plate remains in very good antique condition, showing only light wear consistent with age. A graceful and historically expressive example, ideal for collectors of fine American decorative arts.
c1889