Plate Salisbury Cathedral

🍽️ “Salisbury Cathedral” Decorative Plate by Westminster China

🔹 Manufacturer:

Westminster Fine China, Australia
Marking on back: “Westminster Fine China, Australia 1649”

🔹 Subject:

“Salisbury Cathedral” – based on a painting by John Constable (1776–1837), painted in 1823
This is a reproduction of Constable’s iconic view of Salisbury Cathedral from the Bishop’s Grounds, a well-known subject in English landscape painting.

🔹 Material:

Glazed fine porcelain with scalloped edges and gold trim

🔹 Size:

Approximately 212mm (8.35 inches) in diameter

🔹 Condition:

• Fair condition: Slight wear to gold trim, no cracks or chips visible from the images.
• No original packaging or display stand, which would modestly affect collector value.

🕰️ Historical and Collector Context

Westminster China is an Australian ceramics brand known for decorative plates in the mid-to-late 20th century. This particular series appears to be part of a commemorative fine art plate line, often sold for decorative purposes rather than use.

John Constable’s Salisbury Cathedral is a cherished example of Romantic English landscape painting. Plates reproducing famous artworks became especially popular in the 1960s–1980s.

💰 Current Market Value Estimate (As of 2025)

Condition

Estimated Value (USD)

Excellent (with box)

$20–$30

Fair (no box)

$8–$15

With damage

Under $8

Note: These are decorative collector’s items. While charming, their value is mostly aesthetic or sentimental rather than high monetary.

✅ Who Might Buy This:

• Collectors of John Constable art memorabilia
• Collectors of vintage decorative plates
• People with English heritage or a connection to Salisbury Cathedral
• Shoppers on Etsy or eBay looking for wall display pieces

🧾 Recommendation:

You do not need a professional appraisal for this item unless it's part of a larger collection of fine art reproduction plates.

To sell:

• List it on eBay, Etsy, or Facebook Marketplace
• Use keywords like “Westminster fine china Salisbury Cathedral plate John Constable vintage decorative art”