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1770 George III Sterling Silver Sauceboat Boat by Robert Pinkney
1770 George III Sterling Silver Sauceboat Boat by Robert Pinkney

1770 George III Sterling Silver Sauceboat Boat by Robert Pinkney

By Robert Pinkney

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of the body is embellished with the contemporary engraved initials 'JW to IAM'. The rim to the body and foot of this impressive gravy boat are encircled with a thread de...

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Antique 1770s English George III Serving Pieces

Materials

Sterling Silver

Lady in an Armchair (underglaze-painted figure) by Josef Wackerle
Lady in an Armchair (underglaze-painted figure) by Josef Wackerle

Lady in an Armchair (underglaze-painted figure) by Josef Wackerle

By Nymphenburg Porcelain

Located in München, Bavaria

He marked them with the initials “JW”. The technique used at the time was also new and consisted of underglaze colors, which formed a very delicate harmony with one another.

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Antique Early 19th Century German Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl
Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl

$250

H 3.2 in W 8.5 in D 4.75 in

Vintage Boho Studio Pottery Bowl

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The base is signed with an impressed maker's mark (likely "JW" or similar initials) and rests on two glazed feet, confirming its handcrafted quality.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Pottery, Stoneware

Large Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glaze by John Ward
Large Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glaze by John Ward

Large Ceramic Vase with Black and White Glaze by John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's iconic seal and initial "JW". Open bowl of this size and form is not common in the artist's repertoire and this is a beautiful example of his fi...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s
Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s

Yellow Art Deco Ceramic Globe Vase by Jerk Werkmäster for Nittsjo, Sweden, 1930s

By Nittsjo Keramik, Jerk Werkmaster, Nittsjo, Ewald Dahlskog

Located in Malmö, SE

His pieces are typically signed with his initials, “JW,” and are highly regarded by collectors for their distinct combination of rustic warmth and modern clarity.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Abstract Expression in Black
Abstract Expression in Black

Julius WassersteinAbstract Expression in Black, 1960

$3,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 24 in D 1 in

Abstract Expression in Black

By Julius Wasserstein

Located in Soquel, CA

Abstract Velvety Black strokes he is known for by Julius Wasserstein (American, 1924-1985). Monogram initials "JW" bottom right. Intialed "JW" lower right corner and signed "Julius ...

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1960s Neo-Expressionist Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925
Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

Wiese Carnelian Intaglio Gold Cufflinks, circa 1925

By Jules & Louis Wiese

Located in London, GB

This consisted of his initials JW with a star above and below within a vertical lozenge it was registered in 1844 and remained in use for the next forty six years.

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Vintage 1920s French Greek Revival Cufflinks

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold

Ceramic Oval Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward
Ceramic Oval Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward

Ceramic Oval Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's seal and initial "JW". From a UK collection. John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums incl...

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Late 20th Century English Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl with Flanged Rim by John Ward
Ceramic Bowl with Flanged Rim by John Ward

Ceramic Bowl with Flanged Rim by John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's iconic seal and initial "JW". Reference: Emma Crichton-Miller, The Pottery of John Ward, London, 2022, pp. 88-91 for comparable forms John War...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze by John Ward
Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze by John Ward

Ceramic Vase with Green Glaze by John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

Underside with impressed artist's seal with initial "JW". John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums including the Musée des Arts...

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Vintage 1980s English Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vessel Vase by British Studio Potter John Ward
Ceramic Vessel Vase by British Studio Potter John Ward

Ceramic Vessel Vase by British Studio Potter John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's seal and initial "JW". John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums including the Musée des Ar...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Vase Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward
Ceramic Vase Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward

Ceramic Vase Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's seal and initial "JW". John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums including the Musée des Ar...

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Late 20th Century English Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded Glaze by John Ward
Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded Glaze by John Ward

Large Ceramic Leaf Bowl with Banded Glaze by John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's iconic seal and initial "JW". Open bowl of this size and form is not common in the artist's repertoire and this is a beautiful example of his fi...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

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Gold Mourning Ring with the Initials JW Over Braided Hair
Gold Mourning Ring with the Initials JW Over Braided Hair

Gold Mourning Ring with the Initials JW Over Braided Hair

Located in Amsterdam, NL

An exceptional large rosé gold ring with a large octagonal panel with woven hair and the initials JW in gold under glass, 18th century. ring size: 16.5 mm. 6 US. weight: 9.83 gram

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Antique Late 18th Century British Fashion Rings

Materials

15k Gold

Memphis Wood Triangular Decorative Box
Memphis Wood Triangular Decorative Box

Memphis Wood Triangular Decorative Box

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H 8 in W 6.75 in D 6.75 in

Memphis Wood Triangular Decorative Box

Located in San Diego, CA

Memphis period wood triangular decorative wood box. Showing initials JW, 1989 at base. Faux crackle black and gold finish.

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Late 20th Century American Decorative Boxes

Materials

Wood

Burmantofts Faience Lustre Tulip Vase by Joseph Walmsley
Burmantofts Faience Lustre Tulip Vase by Joseph Walmsley

Burmantofts Faience Lustre Tulip Vase by Joseph Walmsley

By Burmantofts Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

The vase is numbered J14 and had impressed The Leeds Fireclay Co marks and painted artist initials JW. Provenance: From an extensive and important single owner private collection.

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Antique 1880s English Vases

Materials

Pottery

Signed Contemporary Swedish Painting of a Sitting Man in Blue, Dated 1991
Signed Contemporary Swedish Painting of a Sitting Man in Blue, Dated 1991

Signed Contemporary Swedish Painting of a Sitting Man in Blue, Dated 1991

Located in Round Top, TX

Unframed contemporary impressionist style painting of a sitting man dressed in a blue shirt and black pants holding a cane and sporting a wide brimmed hat. The initials JW are in the...

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Late 20th Century Swedish Paintings

A rare George III Salver made in London in 1809 by John Crouch II

A rare George III Salver made in London in 1809 by John Crouch II

Located in London, GB

The reverse is engraved with the script initials JW. The Arms and Crest are those of the Wood family of County Lancashire, which were granted in 1582, impaling those of the Flint fam...

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Antique 19th Century English Platters and Serveware

Antique George III Newcastle Sterling Silver Mustard Pot
Antique George III Newcastle Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

Antique George III Newcastle Sterling Silver Mustard Pot

By Robert Pinkney & Robert Scott II 1

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The spoon retains the original gilding and is ornamented with the engraved initials 'JW' to the handle terminal. This exceptional example of Georgian silverware was crafted by the...

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Antique 1780s British George III Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Ceramic Bowl by British Studio Potter John Ward
Ceramic Bowl by British Studio Potter John Ward

Ceramic Bowl by British Studio Potter John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's iconic seal and initial "JW". John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums including the Musée...

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Late 20th Century English Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Bowl-Shape Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward
Ceramic Bowl-Shape Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward

Ceramic Bowl-Shape Vessel by British Studio Potter John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's seal and initial "JW". John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums including the Musée des Ar...

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Vintage 1980s English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

'The Magician' by JW
'The Magician' by JW

'The Magician' by JW, Circa 1960s

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H 18.71 in W 16.15 in D 0.79 in

'The Magician' by JW

Located in London, GB

In good vintage condition commensurate with age. Initialed 'JW' in lower left hand corner. Newly framed with linen slip.

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Mid-20th Century Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Oil, Board

Two oil paintings of donkeys by John Alfred Wheeler
Two oil paintings of donkeys by John Alfred Wheeler

Two oil paintings of donkeys by John Alfred Wheeler

Located in Petworth, West Sussex

John Alfred Wheeler (British, 1821 – 1903) Donkey and foal Oil on canvas Signed with initials ‘JW’ (lower right) 8 x 9.3/4 in. (20.3 x 25 cm.)

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19th Century Academic Animal Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

Dozen Antique Wedgwood Creamware Soup Bowls with Monogram and Crest
Dozen Antique Wedgwood Creamware Soup Bowls with Monogram and Crest

Dozen Antique Wedgwood Creamware Soup Bowls with Monogram and Crest

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

The center of the bowls contains a monogram of "JW," which is coincidentally the initials of the bowls' maker: Josiah Wedgwood!

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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Ceramics

Materials

Creamware

Pair Antique Wedgwood Etruscan Creamware Platters Crest & Monogram circa 1790
Pair Antique Wedgwood Etruscan Creamware Platters Crest & Monogram circa 1790

Pair Antique Wedgwood Etruscan Creamware Platters Crest & Monogram circa 1790

By Wedgwood

Located in Katonah, NY

The center of the bowls contains a monogram of "JW," which is coincidentally the initials of the bowls' maker: Josiah Wedgwood!

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Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Platters and Serveware

Materials

Creamware

Ceramic Faceted Vessel with Striped Glaze by John Ward
Ceramic Faceted Vessel with Striped Glaze by John Ward

Ceramic Faceted Vessel with Striped Glaze by John Ward

By John Ward

Located in Atlanta, GA

The base is branded with the artist's seal and initial "JW". John Ward’s ceramic artwork is found in the permanent collections of many leading art museums including the Musée des A...

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20th Century English Modern Vases

Materials

Ceramic

A Portland Stone Sculpture of a Woman in Profile
A Portland Stone Sculpture of a Woman in Profile

A Portland Stone Sculpture of a Woman in Profile

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H 27.96 in W 10.04 in D 5.91 in

A Portland Stone Sculpture of a Woman in Profile

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A Portland stone sculpture of a woman in profile by James Woodford OBE RA FRBS (1893-1976), signed on the base initials JW. More famous works include the monumental pair of doors fo...

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Vintage 1950s English Sculptures

Antique Victorian 5 Carat Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Dated 1860 Ring
Antique Victorian 5 Carat Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Dated 1860 Ring

Antique Victorian 5 Carat Moonstone 18 Carat Gold Dated 1860 Ring

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

FACE MEASURES: Width 10mm x Height 10mm x Depth 7mm METAL: 18ct Yellow Gold STONES: Moonstone (5ct) AGE: Victorian, Dated 1860 ORIGIN: London, United Kingdom MARKS: 18ct stamp, ...

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Antique 1860s British Victorian Solitaire Rings

Materials

Moonstone, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Jean Weinbaum Abstract Composition 1974
Jean Weinbaum Abstract Composition 1974

Jean Weinbaum Abstract Composition 1974

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H 22.5 in W 18 in D 1.25 in

Jean Weinbaum Abstract Composition 1974

By Jean Weinbaum

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist signed/titled: “Edge of Consciousness” Artist signed/dated bottom right w/initials "JW ’74." Pigments are mixed with titanium sands yielding more vibrant hues and three dimens...

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Paintings

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Jw Initials For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of jw initials available for sale. The range of distinct jw initials — often made from ceramic, metal and silver — can elevate any home. Jw initials have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Jw initials made by modern designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Jw initials have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by John Ward, Josef Wiederspoeck and Robert Pinkney are consistently popular.

How Much are Jw Initials?

Prices for jw initials start at $1,861 and top out at $24,656 with the average selling for $11,000.