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18th Century Jasperware

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Oval Plate, Neoclassical Relief Design
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
meticulous artistry for which Wedgwood Jasperware is renowned. Introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in the 18th
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Vintage 1960s English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Wedgwood & John Flaxman, Blue Jasperware "Dancing Hours" Plaque
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th Century Wedgwood & John Flaxman, Blue Jasperware "Dancing Hours" Plaque, England, circa 1790
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Antique Late 18th Century Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Giltwood

Wedgwood & Bentley Jasperware Portrait Medallion Of Rousseau
By Wedgwood & Bentley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This exceptional blue and white jasperware plaque by Wedgwood & Bentley depicts Genevan writer
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Antique 18th Century English Other Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike. A
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer
$1,250
H 2.63 in W 5.13 in D 5.13 in
Jasperware Wedgwood Blue & White Trinket Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
classical beauty with everyday function. First developed in the 18th century by Josiah Wedgwood, Jasperware
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Vintage 1960s British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Jasperware Wedgwood Blue & White Trinket Box
Jasperware Wedgwood Blue & White Trinket Box
$399
H 2.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Framed Biscuit Porcelain Jasperware Relief Cameo with Three Women
Located in Dallas, TX
. Likely an 18th / 19th century German wedgwood-like jasperware piece. This piece is framed in a glass
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Antique 18th Century German Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Velvet, Wood

Wedgwood Pale Blue Jasperware Coffee Cup and Saucer Set
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike. A
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Jasperware Wedgewood Heart-Shaped Trinket Blue & White Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
classical beauty with everyday function. First developed in the 18th century by Josiah Wedgwood, Jasperware
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20th Century Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Jasperware Blue and White 'Wedgewood' Pointed Top Box
By Wedgewood
Located in Worcester Park, GB
classical beauty with everyday function. First developed in the 18th century by Josiah Wedgwood, Jasperware
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Vintage 1960s English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of French Gilt Bronze and Figural Jasper Ware Two Arm Wall Sconces, C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
bell flower oval jasperware, Late 18th Century. Pair are candle powered and can be electrified if
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Antique 1790s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

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Custom World Tour Chinoiserie Rocker w/ 18th Century Jasperware Medallion
Located in Middletown, MD
. Crowned with a rare 18th century World Tour jasperware relief medallion. Formerly used primarily for
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Antique Late 19th Century English Regency Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Jasperware Perfume Bottle, William Adams, circa 1790
By William Adams
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In cobalt jasper, decorated with Androcles and the lion and Demeter, Goddess of the harvest; Aphrodite to the other side. Original bright cut silver top and inner stopper. A fine ex...
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Hot Milk Jug, Engine-Turned Jasperware. Wedgwood, C1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
jasperware, made when "cherokee clay" was still being used. This clay, sourced from America, contained kaolin
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Jasperware Portrait Medallion, Marc Antony, Wedgwood, circa 1778
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An important early portrait medallion of Marc Antony in plain white jasper, probably predating the invention of the ‘dip’ process, which is why it is plain white. Exhibited: Wedgwoo...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
18th century, when labour was cheap.   Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter to the Universe, Roche
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver lid. Decorated with Venus and Cupid
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in pale blue jasperware, with original silver CAP and dipper. Decorated with
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

18th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Bough Pot
Located in Dallas, TX
Wedgwood jasperware bough pot with dark blue applied decoration. High curving handles and fitted
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and J...

Materials

Porcelain

Wedgwood Psyche Jasperware Bough Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
, by Robin Reilly. Late 18th century Stamped "Wedgwood" on base 8” wide x 5 3/4” high x 4 7/8" deep
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Antique 18th Century English Urns

Materials

Pottery

Wedgwood Psyche Jasperware Bough Pot
Wedgwood Psyche Jasperware Bough Pot
H 5.5 in W 8.63 in D 4.88 in
George III Giltwood Jasperware Mounted Mirror
Located in Astoria, NY
George III gilt wood jasperware mounted mirror, circa 1780 or later, with Prince of Wales feathers
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Antique Late 18th Century George III Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Giltwood

Wedgwood Blue and White Jasperware Creamer Jug
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
” jasperware. A Neoclassical scene depicting a sorrowful goddess with her dog is silhouetted in bold white
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Wedgwood Neoclassical Blue Jasperware Urns
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Bearing a shape recalling Ancient
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Urns

Materials

Porcelain

PAIR OF PERIOD GEORGE III JASPERWARE AND CRYSTAL GIRANDOLES
Located in Essex, MA
Pair of Exquisite Georgian Cut Crystal and Wedgwood Jasperware Mantle Girandoles or Candle Holders
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Candle Holders

Pair of Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Square-Section Bulb Pots
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoisseurs alike. Winged
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardin...

Materials

Ceramic

18th Century Wedgwood Olive Jasperware Tea Caddy, Lacking Cover
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
18th century Wedgwood olive jasperware tea caddy, lacking cover, an exceptional example with
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of Antique Jasperware Vases by Adams Pottery, circa 1780
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in London, GB
of the 18th century. The vases showcase an exceptional three-dimensional frieze in crisp white
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Antique 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Other

Antique Pair of Blue Wedgwood Jasperware Ceramic Urns Vases John Flaxman Cherubs
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Dublin, Ireland
An exquisite and quite rare pair English Staffordshire Wedgwood Jasperware blue ground vases of
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Antique Early 18th Century English Neoclassical Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Porcelain

PAIR George III Style Cut Glass and Jasperware Candelabra
Located in New York, NY
PAIR George III style gilt-bronze mounted cut glass and Jasperware two-light candelabra.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Candle Holders

Sugar Box in Cobalt Jasperware, Adams, circa 1800
By Adams
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
. Impressed mark for Adams. The Adams pottery company was founded by William Adams in the late 18th century
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Vase-Shaped Teapot in Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
very early jasperware.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Covered Sugar Box in Blue Jasperware. Adams C1790.
By William Adams (Potter)
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine sugar box in 'Adams Blue' jasperware. William Adams was apprenticed to Josiah Wedgwood
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Jasperware Sphinxes, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of sphinges in white jasper, on pale blue bases. As usual, they have lost their nozzles; and also their wings, which are replacements. Nevertheless, a rare and attractive pair...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

Early 19th Century Pair of Jasperware Cache Pots
Located in London, GB
A pair of late 18th century jasperware cache pots, the blue grounds having applied decoration in
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Antique 1790s English Planters and Jardinieres

Canopic Jar, Lilac Jasperware Wedgwood, 1877
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A superb canopic jar in lilac and white jasper, artfully combining features and pseudo-hieroglyphs taken from D’Hancarville’s Antiquities. These were produced by Wedgwood from tim...
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Miniature Jasperware Vase, Domestic Employment, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A delightful example of early jasperware in the shape of a miniature vase in solid pale blue
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Jasperware Portrait Medallion, Princess de Lamballe, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In pale blue jasper depicting Princess Marie Louise of Savoy. Her death in the massacres of 1792 marked the beginning of the Reign of Terror.
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Pair of Salts in Slate Blue Jasperware, Wedgwood, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
only a clean knife. Salt was a precious commodity in the 18th century, and salt cellars (such as
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery

Materials

Stoneware

Scent, or Perfume, Bottle, in Pale Blue Jasperware, Neale, C1790
By Neale & Co.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A scent bottle in cobalt blue jasperware, with original silver Cap and dipper. In solid blue
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Stoneware

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17th Century Flemish Historical Tapestry with the Roman General Coriolanus
Located in New York, NY
An antique 17th century Flemish historical tapestry, size 7' H x 11' W, depicting the Roman general Coriolanus, enthroned at left, with his domineering mother Volumnia and his wife V...
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Antique 17th Century Belgian Tapestries

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Wool

Schumacher Hothouse Flowers Tree of Life Mineral Blue Two-Sided Linen Pillow
By Celerie Kemble, Schumacher
Located in New York, NY
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Materials

Linen

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Early 20th Century British Taxidermy

Materials

Natural Fiber

Extraordinary Custom-Made Art Deco Mahogany Dining Table with Walnut Banding
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
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21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Art Deco Dining Room Tables

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Mahogany

Pair of Italian Terracotta Eagles After a 1 st Century AD Roman Marble Original
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A life-Size pair of finely cast 19th century Italian terracotta eagles standing on an oval terracotta base, each facing the other with their wings partially upswept after a 1st Centu...
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Italian Terracotta Eagles After a 1 st Century AD Roman Marble Original
Pair of Italian Terracotta Eagles After a 1 st Century AD Roman Marble Original
$3,900 Sale Price / set
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H 28 in W 24 in D 20 in
Salvadori Fleur de Lis Gold Wall Lights Italian, 1970's
By S. Salvadori
Located in Hastings, GB
A stunning Salvadori 1970's Italian trio of Fleur de Lis chained wall lights. Each of the Fleur de Lis house a single bulb holder to the rear, and are joined to each other with a len...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Carved and Giltwood Hand Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1940's Italian giltwood hand and torch sconces with draped fabric shaped backplate. 10" height, including candles. Measurements: Height: 10" Depth: 5.5" Width: 3"
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Vintage 1940s Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Carved and Giltwood Hand Sconces
Carved and Giltwood Hand Sconces
$4,400 / set
H 10 in W 4.5 in D 7 in
Louis XVI Style French Majestic Pair of Crystal and Bronze Girandoles
Located in Prato, Tuscany
We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Monum...
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Table Lamps

Materials

Crystal, Bronze

Louis XVI Style French Majestic Pair of Crystal and Bronze Girandoles
Louis XVI Style French Majestic Pair of Crystal and Bronze Girandoles
$5,658 Sale Price / set
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H 31.5 in Dm 11.82 in
Pair of Baroque Style Floor Lamps, Venetian Candlestick Figures
Located in Berlin, DE
Pair of baroque style floor lamps, Venetian candlestick figures, H 203 cm, 20th century. This stunning pair of 20th century floor standing lamps is a superb example of the ornate cr...
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20th Century Baroque Floor Lamps

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Baroque Style Floor Lamps, Venetian Candlestick Figures
Pair of Baroque Style Floor Lamps, Venetian Candlestick Figures
$8,286 / set
H 79.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
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By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
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Mid-20th Century English Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

1950 Candlestick in Rope "Ancre De Marine" Audoux and Minet - France
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
Pendant light composed of a central stem adorned with a “jas” on the upper third, and featuring a horizontal electrified arm at the base that curves upward on both sides, forming an ...
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Vintage 1950s European French Provincial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Rope

Sherle Wagner Maison Bagues Chinoiserie Harp Back Crystal Figurine Pair Sconces
By Sherle Wagner, Maison Baguès
Located in Roslyn, NY
Wonderful Pair Of Maison Bagues / Sherle Wagner Style / Manner Chinoiserie Gold Gilt Harp Back Two Candelabra Light Wall Sconces With Crystal Leaves And Removable Frosted Crystal Chi...
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20th Century French Belle Époque Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Crystal

Rare Find Art Nouveau Daum Cameo Glass Vitrified Monnaies du Pape Round Coupe
By Daum
Located in Bochum, NRW
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Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Vases

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Glass

Monumental Egyptian Revival Plaster on Fiberglass Sculptures
Located in Miami, FL
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Late 20th Century French Egyptian Revival Figurative Sculptures

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Fiberglass, Plaster, Wood

Monumental Egyptian Revival Plaster on Fiberglass Sculptures
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$6,800 Sale Price / set
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H 79.5 in W 25.5 in D 13 in
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
Located in Greenwich, CT
A pair of 18th century English flintlock pistols by Ketland and Co. having proof-marked brass barrels, walnut stocks and engraved steel locks, both with original ramrods and both in ...
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Antique 18th Century English George III Paperweights

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Walnut

A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
A Pair of Ketland and Co. Flintlock Pistols
$3,900 / set
H 5 in W 15 in D 2 in
Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Pair of exceptional French table lamps in bronze representing two sphinxes from Greek/Roman mythology with a woman's face, lion's body and winged, in French Empire and Art Deco style...
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Early 20th Century French Grand Tour Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s
Grand Tour and Art Déco bronze table lamps, France, 1920s
$4,683 / set
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18th Century Jasperware For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 18th century jasperware you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each 18th century jasperware for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, stoneware and porcelain. A 18th century jasperware, designed in the Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 18th century jasperware has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Wedgwood and Josiah Wedgwood are consistently popular.

How Much is a 18th Century Jasperware?

The average selling price for a 18th century jasperware at 1stDibs is $5,400, while they’re typically $695 on the low end and $13,000 for the highest priced.
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    In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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    To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
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    One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
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    At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.
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    What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
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    A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.
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    What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.
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    Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
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    17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
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    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.