🍽️ “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.
đź’° 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.
âś… 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”
“Salisbury Cathedral” Decorative Plate by Westminster China
🍽️ “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:
🕰️ 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.
đź’° 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.
âś… Who Might Buy This:
🧾 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: