Wedgwood Decorative Objects
British
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.
The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.
Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.
From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.
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Creator: Wedgwood
Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the iconic early wedgwood pieces, the pair of ewers Sacred to Neptune & Sacred to Bacchus was designed by Flaxman in the 1780s for Josiah Wedgwood. They have remained popular ...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Wedgwood Basalt Bust of Plato
By Wedgwood
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
An antique Wedgwood black basalt bust of Plato.
This Grand Tour sculpture is a very stylish depiction of the Athenian philosopher Plato (c.428-347 B.C.).
He is one of the most impo...
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Mid-19th Century European Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Torch Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very tall and very striking tricolor torch vase, complete with cover.
In neoclassical iconography, the torches symbolize marriage; hence the love-bird finial.
Category
Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
An Unusual Wedgwood Lustreware Chocolate Brown & Rose Vase, circa 1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Unusual Wedgwood Art Deco Period Lustreware Vase, circa 1920. Decorated with gilt tree bark over a deep chocolate brown ground, the vase is centered by a rose colored cartouche wi...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Tricolor Diceware Bough Pots
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this pair of tricolor bough pots features a graphic design in the famed English porcelain firm’s highly desirable and rare diceware motif. Sage green quatrefoil stars against white porcelain squares alternate with brilliant blue squares in a checkered pattern, lending this piece a complex woven aesthetic. Tricolor jasperware...
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18th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Tobacco Jar, by Keith Murray for Wedgwood, circa 1930
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of Murray's particularly successful designs, the Tobacco Jar stands as a testament to the singular beauty of line and form, with no need for additional decoration. This example i...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre Gilt Celestial Dragon Bowl
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English lustreware porcelain bowl.
By Wedgwood.
Pattern no. Z4829
Shape no. 2351
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones.
With a mottled blue exterior and mottled celadon ...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Fairyland Plate - Roc Centre. Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A full-sized plate in bone china, with typical elaborate painted decoration known as Fairyland Lustre.
The Fairyland Lustre line was developed during a time when there was a strong...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Wedgwood Oak Leaf Center Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A shallow Wedgwood center bowl beautifully hand-painted with a mesmerizing design of oak leaves and acorns swirling around a pinecone at the center. The artist is unidentified but ha...
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Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Fine Pair of Wedgwood Base Georgian Storm Lights
By Wedgwood
Located in Steyning, West sussex
A fine pair of wedgwood drums with mythological scenes mounted with gilt lacquered bases supporting glass storm shades.
Category
1790s British Georgian Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding.
Marked for Wedgwood & Bentley.
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A large vase in black basalt, with restrained neoclassical decoration taken from examples in The Hamilton Collection, now in The British Museum...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Flame Fairyland Lustre Vase: Tree Serpent
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A tall, well-proportioned vase in Flame Fairyland Lustre, decorated with Tree Serpent pattern and Imps on a Bridge (pattern Z5360).
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter to the Univers...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Rare Large Antique English Early 19th C. Wedgwood Queensware 'Creamware' Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in CHARLESTON, SC
Rare & Important Antique English Large Wedgwood Queensware (Creamware) Centerpiece with influences by Robert Adam represented by the swags and fest...
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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Capriware Potpourri Jar with Chinoiserie Decoration
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Early 19th Century Wedgwood Rosso Antico Capriware Potpourri Jar. This beautiful antique jar featuring two handles is beautifully enameled with chinoiserie decoration. Featuring ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
Wedgwood Encaustic Ewer
By Wedgwood
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood basalt encaustic ewer with ancient Greek inspired decoration on both sides. The shape is also inspired by a Greek wine jug, known as...
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Polished basalt, decorated with Victoria, Goddess of Victory, in her chariot; possibly after a Roman model such as the wall paintings at Herculaneum. T...
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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Wedgwood Creamware Dishes England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1810, this pair of creamware dishes features a neoclassical border decorated with a band of green acanthus leaves separated by black darts.
The bord...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Pair of Light Blue Jasperware Wedgwood Candlesticks, c. 1920's
By Wedgwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of elegant light blue and white jasperware Wedgwood candlesticks with great detail all around depicting classical imagery and botanical figures.
Made in England, c. 1920's.
*S...
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1920s English Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Bacchantes in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1860.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Perhaps the most complex work in black basalt undertaken on any scale by Wedgwood, the Bacchantes, are adapted from sculptures by Clodion. A large and impressive pair, ful of vigour ...
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Rosso Antico Candlesticks, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare pair of bell shaped candlesticks in rosso antico, with black decoration of ‘Boys at Play’.
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Victoriaware campana Vase in White with Gilt Decoration. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Victoriaware was a mixture of parian and creamware, used to create these extraordinary vases featuring Sevres-style decoration on classic...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Other
Campana Vase, Gilt and Bronzed, Wedgwood, 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An unusually large example of a scarce form of decoration. The vase is bronzed and gilded, in imitation of Japanese bronzes of the period.
Category
1870s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Basalt Portrait Medallion, William of Orange, Wedgwood, circa 1785
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A self-framing portrait medallion of William of Orange. The mixed-vase mark dates this example firmly in the 1780s. Wedgwood produced a number of co...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Jasper-Dip Pierced Orange Basket
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of Wedgwood’s most acclaimed “useful wares,” this fine jasper-dip pierced orange basket displays a brilliant cobalt blue and white checkerboard patte...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Lustreware Dish in the style of William de Morgan 'Persian' ware
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Wedgwood Lustreware Dish in the Manner of William de Morgan's 'Persian' ware. This wonderful dish has a shaped and scalloped rim decorated with foliate tendrils, around the central recess featuring stylized leaves, all in shades of 'Indian red' over an almost puce colored ground. The base partially impressed Wedgwood "DGWOOD", and with other marks. Provenance: From the Rubin Collection.
Though William de Morgan often used Wedgwood biscuit...
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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Rousseau
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of history’s greatest thinkers, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, is the subject of this black basalt figure by Wedgwood. The individual features and personality of the celebrated philosoph...
Category
19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Oliver Cromwell, Wedgwood, circa 1775
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A self-framing portrait medallion of Oliver Cromwell, MP: rebel, regicide, suppressor of Ireland, persecutor of Catholics, and Dictator. He was posthum...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important homage to love, this large black basalt figure is an impressive example of Wedgwood's artistry and imagination. Cupid, the ancient Roman god of love, is standing amongst billowing clouds with a pair of doves at his feet. Gazing towards earth with one hand shielding his eyes, the other hand holds an arrow. His bow and quiver rest at his side, ready to take aim. "CUPID" is etched into the base.
Considered a crowning achievement of Wedgwood, black basalt was created by blending manganese with an iron-oxide rich slurry procured from coal mines called carr. In addition to the impressive color, this combination also provided additional strength and solidity. While it initially proved challenging to fire because of its weight, that same characteristic was advantageous in creating ornaments, lending stability to library...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp. With a removable well and holes for storing pens ...
Category
19th Century English Other Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Palissy Majolica Volute Shell and Coral Open Salt Cellar, Dated 1872
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rarely found, early Wedgwood majolica glazed shell and coral open salt cellar – date marked 1872.
In the manner of Palissy, the globose Volut...
Category
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Vintage Interiors by Wedgwood Rose Midnight 5.5” Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Delve into the world of classic English elegance with this exquisite vintage Wedgwood Rose Midnight Bowl. This remarkable piece is a true embodiment of ...
Category
Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
Wedgwood Queensware Polychrome Painted Bowl from the Art Deco Period
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Queensware footed bowl from the Art Deco Period. Painted in greens and blues with a stylized foliate pattern, the base impressed Wedgwood, with painted pattern numbers, and ...
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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure between 1780 and 1785.
He is portrayed in typical style, his head garlanded with grapes and with a wine cup to his lips.
Bacchus, also known as Dionysus in Greek mythology, is the enigmatic god of wine, fertility, and ritual madness. He symbolizes freedom, ecstasy, and the blurring of societal norms through his rituals and festivities. Bacchus is often depicted in myths as a deity who challenges the status quo, promoting an atmosphere where conventional rules do not apply, and his followers are liberated from their everyday constraints.
Born from Zeus and the mortal Semele, Bacchus is unique among gods, bridging the divide between the divine and the human. His followers included the wild and ecstatic maenads, female devotees who often reached states of divine frenzy, and the satyrs, mischievous half-man, half-goat beings. The worship of Bacchus was marked by theatrical processions, dances, and plays, reflecting his patronage of the theater and the dramatic arts.
Bacchus’s mythology...
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1780s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Gilt Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th/Early 20th Century. In the form of a naturalistic shell with gilt decorated ridges, perched atop c...
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th Century. This beautiful bowl is in the form of a naturalistic open shell, with wonderfully articulated ...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Porcelain Conch Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain Conch Shell & Coral Decorative Bowl or Table Sculpture, Late 19th Century, Marked to Base. Provenance: From the Rubin Collection.
This sculptural piece is compri...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded Box with Blue and White Decor
By Wedgwood
Located in Meer, VAN
Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded box, England, 20th century. This is a quintessential piece of Wedgwood Jasperware. Lidded box in the famous Jasperware blue and white decor. Neo-classic...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Sea Lion, by John Skeaping. Wedgwood C1925.
By Wedgwood, John Rattenbury Skeaping
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
In creamware, with moonstone glaze. The mould sculpted by John Skeaping. Signed for both Wedgwood and Skeaping.
Skeaping was commissioned by Wedgwood to produce a series of animal s...
Category
1920s British Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Pair of framed Roundels in Black Jasperware, Wedgwood, circa 1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An exceptionally fine pair of roundels in black jasperware, decorated with two images of Cupid: The first sharpening his arrows; the second, of him st...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Campana Vase, Victoriaware Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A campana vase in white & gilt Victoriaware. Very French in style, the decoration being a copy of Sevres. It works surprisingly well on the neoclassical shape.
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Wedgwood Creamware Chestnut Baskets and Underplates
By Wedgwood
Located in Litchfield, CT
By Wedgwood, England. This pair of Chestnut Baskets and underplates was one of Wedgwood's most intricate handmade designs, circa 1790s. Redolent of the Georgian period, this color co...
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1790s British Georgian Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Rosso-Antico Vase, circa 1790
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Wedgwood Rosso-Antico Vase, Circa 1790
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1790s Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ruby Lustre candlesticks. Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of candlesticks, in bone china with gilt dragons to a Ruby Lustre background.
Probably the best of Wedgwood's female designers, Daisy was an eccentric character, who pushed h...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Portrait Medallion of Pitt the Elder, Wedgwood C1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine tricolour portrait medallion of the First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778), a Whig statesman who led Britain during the Seven Years’ War.
Orna...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Art Nouveau Gourd Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1905
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare example of Wedgwood’s excursion into Art Nouveau, in the form of a gourd shaped vase decorated with butterflies, designed by Courtney Lindsay in 1901.
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Ma...
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Early 20th Century English Art Nouveau Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Pair of Art Deco book-ends by Erling Olsen, Wedgwood, circa 1935
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A very rare pair of bookends by this much sought-after designer, Erling Olsen. He did a small amount of work for Wedgwood, including at least two designs for bookends; but this basal...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Basalt Portrait Medallion, Edward Bourne, Wedgwood, circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Portrait Medallion of Edward Bourne, bricklayer at the Wedgwood factory. A bricklayer was kept on staff in order to maintain the kilns.
This was modelled by Hackwood as an excercise...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Portrait Medallion of The Comtesse du Barry, Wedgwood C1920
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Tricolour portrait medallion of the last Maîtresse-en-titre (official mistress) of Louis XV.
Produced by Bert Bentley from the 18th century model, with his usual excellent detail...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Portrait Medallions David Garrick & Sarah Siddons, Wedgwood, 19th Century
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A matched pair of portrait medallions showing the famous actors Mr Garrick (C1830) and Mrs Siddons, (circa 1880). Framed as a pair, they work well together.
David Garrick and Sarah Siddons...
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Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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 i...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bincentenary Wine Cooler, Wedgwood, circa 1950
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Two handled vase in creamware, with moonstone glaze and platinum lustre decoration. Designed by Louise Powell for the bicentenary of Wedgwood’s birth.
...
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Mid-19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Wedgwood decorative objects for sale on 1stDibs.
Wedgwood decorative objects are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Wedgwood decorative objects, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original decorative objects by Wedgwood were created in the neoclassical style in united kingdom during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider decorative objects by Chamberlains Worcester, Wedgewood, and Bow Porcelain. Prices for Wedgwood decorative objects can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $65 and can go as high as $285,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,000.
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Questions About Wedgwood Decorative Objects
- Where is Wedgwood from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is from Stoke-on-Trent, UK. Josiah Wedgwood founded it there in 1759. The company continues to produce its porcelain, china and other products at factories in the surrounding area. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of Wedgwood decorative objects.
- What is a Wedgwood plate?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Wedgwood plate is a flat round dish produced by Wedgwood, a manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent, UK, that opened in 1759. Depending on the design, the plates may function purely as decorative objects or be suitable for serving food. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Wedgwood plates.
- How do I date Wedgwood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To date Wedgwood, locate the potter's marks. Find the marks in an authoritative online reference to estimate the date. Because many replicas of authentic Wedgwood exist, consider using the services of a licensed appraiser for authentication. Shop a large collection of expertly vetted Wedgwood on 1stDibs.
- Is Wedgwood valuable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Whether Wedgwood is valuable varies. Some pieces may be worth only slightly more than the initial price paid for them, while others may have appreciated in value considerably due to their style, type, age and rarity. Some of the most highly sought-after types of Wedgwood include Queen's Ware, Jasperware, Black Basalt, Majolica and Fairyland Lustre pieces. The condition of a particular piece will also contribute to its value. To get an estimate of how much your Wedgwood is worth, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Wedgwood pieces.
- How can you tell Wedgwood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 29, 2024To tell Wedgwood apart from other makers, familiarize yourself with the markings used by the company over the years. You can usually find images of them on trusted online resources. Wedgwood typically etched its markings directly onto its pieces, so unlike paper labels, the hallmarks typically remain intact even on older items. By searching your piece for the appropriate markings, you can usually determine whether Wedgwood produced it. If you'd like an expert opinion, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can assist you. Explore a diverse assortment of Wedgwood china and porcelain.
- What is the Wedgwood mark?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Wedgwood marks changed many times from the manufacturer's founding in 1759 until today. Very early pieces often say "Wedgwood and Bentley," while most pieces made from 1769 to 1929 say "Wedgwood" in block letters. In 1929, the brand began to use a serif script. On 1stDibs, find a selection of expertly vetted Wedgwood.
- What is the history of Wedgwood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is a fine china and porcelain manufacturer. Established in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood in England, Wedgwood is known for its unglazed stoneware that features contrasting colors. Find a variety of Wedgwood fine china from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is there black Wedgwood?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, there are black Wedgwood pieces. While Wedgwood china and porcelain is best known for its signature blue and white, some Wedgwood pieces are available in black and other colors as well. Shop a wide selection of Wedgwood collectibles on 1stDibs.
- What is green Wedgwood called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Green Wedgwood is called jasperware. Josiah Wedgwood created the first jasperware pieces in 1775. In addition to green, the pottery comes in pale blue, dark blue, black, yellow and lavender colors. On 1stDibs, find a selection of jasperware decorative objects.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To tell if Wedgwood is real, study the mark of the brand. Ensure that the name is spelled properly with just one "E" and that the letters and logo are crisp and clear. Also, examine the white accents on the piece. If they seem flat and painted on, they are likely fake, as they appear raised on genuine Wedgwood. You'll find a range of expertly vetted Wedgwood on 1stDibs.
- Is Wedgwood still being made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, Wedgwood is still being made as of December 2021. The company produces fine china and porcelain decorative objects. Potter Josiah Wedgwood founded it on May 1, 1759, in Stoke-on-Trent, England. Today, the Finnish company Fiskars Group owns it. You'll find a collection of Wedgwood on 1stDibs.
- What is black Wedgwood called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Black Wedgwood pieces were also known as basaltes ware or black basaltes, manufactured by Josiah Wedgwood and named after the volcanic rock basalt. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Wedgwood Black Basalt pieces from some of the top sellers around the world.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell how old a Wedgwood is, start by examining its markings. Because the marks the British maker added to its pieces changed over the years, the style and wording of what appears on your piece can help you date it. Refer to trusted online resources for images of Wedgwood's historic marks and then compare them to what's found on your item to narrow down the production date to a specific time frame. From there, you can explore Wedgwood catalogues and image galleries for the years within that period, looking for pieces that match yours to further narrow down the range of potential manufacturing dates. Alternatively, you can use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer, who can date your Wedgwood piece for you. Find a diverse assortment of Wedgwood pottery on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024To tell how old your Wedgwood is, examine it for markings. Most Wedgwood pieces bear factory marks in an inconspicuous area, such as on the bottom or back. By comparing these markings to trusted online resources, you can usually get a rough idea of a piece’s age. For assistance with dating a particular piece, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of Wedgwood pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The numbers on Wedgwood tell you which catalog edition first featured the piece. You can use the information to identify the style name and approximate date of Wedgwood. On 1stDibs, you can shop a variety of expertly vetted Wedgwood ceramics.
- What is Wedgwood Blue in Jasperware?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Blue Wedgwood Jasperware is a type of intricately detailed, matte pottery with an unglazed finish. Its pale blue color has been affectionately called ‘Wedgwood blue’. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic blue Wedgwood Jasperware from some of the world’s top sellers.1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood blue is a distinct pale blue that’s commonly used in Jasperware. Jasperware is a type of pottery developed in England during the late 18th century by Josiah Wedgwood. Shop a collection of antique Jasperware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood blue is a color named after its appearance on jasperware pottery. It is a soft gray-ish toned blue. It would often be accented by white decoration on the pottery. Shop a range of Wedgwood blue jasperware from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Jasperware was first created by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s and can be described as stoneware that has a matte finish. It is from the Wedgwood company so the difference is that Wedgwood is a term used to describe the company and all products it produces, while Jasperware is a line of fine stoneware produced by the company. Shop a collection of Wedgwood Jasperware from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wedgwood jewelry is made of unglazed vitreous stoneware called jasperware. Settings are marcasite, steel, gold or silver, depending on the piece. Shop an assortment of Wedgwood jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is Wedgwood bone china?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Wedgwood is bone china. According to its website, bone china is considered one of the most refined and luxurious materials for table use, no matter what the meal or occasion. Wedgwood has a long history of high-quality and luxurious bone china. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic bone china pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.