{"product_id":"vintage-beswick-223-uv-reactive-cabbage-leaf-dish","title":"Vintage Beswick Ware No. 223 UV-Reactive Cabbage Leaf Dish, England","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome ceramics earn their place on a shelf through form alone; this one has a second life after dark. Beswick’s deeply moulded cabbage leaves look sculptural in daylight, while the vibrant yellow glaze fluoresces dramatically under ultraviolet light — a wonderfully eccentric survivor from British mid-century pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by John Beswick Ltd in Staffordshire, the three-section dish is impressed with shape number 223. Its overlapping leaves, softly folded rim and glossy glaze make it a considered addition to a cabinet of botanical ceramics, a UV-reactive collection or an arrangement of curious vintage objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe glaze shows fine, clean crazing and the dish is offered strictly for decorative display. Its strong UV reaction is consistent with the type of glaze commonly collected as uranium glaze; no laboratory analysis of its composition has been undertaken.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beswick Ware \/ John Beswick Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 223\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1940s–1950s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-section cabbage leaf dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 477 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relief-moulded glazed English earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong green fluorescence under ultraviolet light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative display only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition for collector display. The dish is free from chips, cracks, repairs and rim flakes. A fine, evenly distributed network of clean glaze crazing is present across the surface, while the glaze retains a smooth, high-gloss finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is not offered for food service. Avoid contact with food and liquids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe photographs form part of the condition report — please review all images carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decorative display only. Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid prolonged handling. Do not use for food, wash, soak, heat or place in a dishwasher or microwave. Keep out of reach of children and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis decorative pottery piece will be carefully wrapped and packaged to protect it in transit.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Timeless Edit","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42714388299822,"sku":null,"price":68.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2808\/9574\/files\/BeswickCabbageLeafBowl-lifstyleshothighangleview_whiteplinth_timbertabletopandvinatgeobjects.jpg?v=1789950834","url":"https:\/\/jacquifink.com\/products\/vintage-beswick-223-uv-reactive-cabbage-leaf-dish","provider":"Jacqui Fink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}