Wedgwood Decorative Objects
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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Period: 19th Century
Creator: Wedgwood
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.
Several ...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Dresser Box
By Wedgwood
Located in High Point, NC
Late 19th century Jasperware dresser box by Wedgwood. The blue color is lovely and gives off that bit of elegance in any room in which it is placed. Signed on base.
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Three Wedgwood Creamware Oval Dishes England Circa 1830
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Made by Wedgwood in England circa 1830, this group of three oval dishes is lovely creamware with a simple, elegant design.
Creamware is cream-colored, refined earthenware.
It was cre...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
19th Century Wedgwood Jasper Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood light blue Jasper tripod vase complete with cover with applied white relief of foliage and bell flowers, the terminals with lion masks and rings, all standing a...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Slip Decorated Creamware Vase Made England Circa 1810
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
This early 19th century Wedgwood slip decorated vase has an elegant design.
It is decorated with ochre-colored slip on the outside and features unpainted white grooved columns that r...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pearlware
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
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
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
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
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware Campagne Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Wedgwood Jasperware twin handled campagne urn and cover, in the Neoclassical style, decorated with a frieze of Greek figures, with palmette borders in white on a blue ba...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet H
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet Homer
Impressed Wedgwood Mark 1780–1812
Early 19th Century
Size: 59cm high – 23¼ ins high
Provenance:
Ex Finch and Co...
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Early 19th Century British Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
19th Century English Jasperware Planter and Stand in Blue and White.
By Wedgwood
Located in Dallas, TX
A 19th century English Jasperware planter and underplate, stand in a dark blue and white glaze in the neoclassical style. This decorative and usef...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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
19th Century PAIR of WEDGWOOD decorated Majolica Vases designed by Harry Barnard
By Wedgwood
Located in Richmond Hill, ON
HIGHLY Decorative pair of Majolica Vases. Designed by the refined Harry Barnard, late 19th Century taste. Glazed earthenware
Of baluster form, elaborately slip trail decorated and glazed in foliate designs
Both impressed "WEDGWOOD", one signed by Barnard
High 15 inches Diameter 7 inches
Provenance
Skinner, European Furniture & Decorative Arts, Boston, July 10, 2010, Lot 236
Collection of Dr. Ellis F. Rubin and Suzanne Borow Rubin
Literature
Reilly, Robin, Wedgwood: A New Illustrated Dictionary...
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Early 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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
Wedgwood Dark Blue Jasper Fumigators
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Timeless and elegant, this pair of Wedgwood fumigator jars is crafted of the firm’s signature jasperware. This pair of vessels showcases a striking deep blue hue, contrasting greatly...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century.
Finely molded as a lively little hedgehog, this unique object would have been use...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Majolica Ming Green Leaf Motif Footed Serving Dish
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous Ming green Wedgwood majolica leaf motif footed serving dish . This beautiful green which Wedgwood made so famous looks great as a display piece and even better with food on ...
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1880s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Wedgwood Drabware Sugar Bowl and Stand England, circa 1825
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
Wedgwood made this drabware sugar bowl and stand in Staffordshire, England, in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1825.
The design is simple and elegant, and the decoratio...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wedgwood Jasperware Blue and White Pitcher or Vase Neoclassical, England 19th C
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful antique English Wedgwood Jasperware blue and white pitcher, in the Neoclassical style, circa late 19th century, England. A beautifu...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Early 19th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Jasperware Jardiniere
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood jardiniere with lilac and sage details on a white jasperware ground.
Jasperware is perhaps the quintessential Wedgwood clay body and is even considered by some to be a ceramic development on par with porcelain. Originally developed in the 1770s as dyed stoneware bodies (the most ubiquitous of which is pale blue) with applied white figurative decoration in imitation of cameos from the Ancient World, jasperware quickly expanded to a plethora of colorways as per Wedgwood innovation standards. This jardiniere, with lilac and sage decoration on white jasperware ground, is part of Wedgwood’s tricolor jasperware...
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Early 19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Large Wedgwood Jasperware Jardiniere
By Wedgwood
Located in East Geelong, VIC
The body of this large Wedgwood jardiniere has been dipped in a light blue Jasperware and decorated with applied sprigs done in a white clay. The sprigs are made when clay is pressed...
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
Antique English Jasperware Pale Green Jewelry or Trinket Box
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware covered jewelry or trinket box in “Wedgwood Green” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus leaves alternating with floral spri...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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
Large Collectible English Wedgwood Jasperware Pale Green Chariot Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware bowl in “Wedgwood Green” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus leaves alternating with floral...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
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 Encaustic Ewer
By Wedgwood
Located in Gainesville, 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
Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous ...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Portland Vase, Northwood, Wedgwood, circa 1880
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the finest copies of The Portland Vase that Wedgwood produced, in many ways rivalling the First Edition itself.
Decorated by Thomas Lovatt, then cut, polished and shaded by John Northwood in his glass engraving studio. Although 30 copies were intended, the work was so exacting and arduous that in the end only thirteen were finished.
The mirrored stand, which is included, is later and I think dates from the late 20th century. Of all the stands designed for the Portland Vase, this is the best I've seen.
The original Portland vase, dating from around 200AD and made of cameo glass, is considered one of the most important examples of classical design and is noted for its intricate relief sculptures, which depict classical figures and scenes from Greek mythology - exactly what, though, we're not sure.
The original Wedgwood Portland Vase...
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1880s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
English Wedgwood Jasperware Ashtray or Key Holder/Vide Poche
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful English Wedgwood Jasperware ashtray or key holder/vide poche in “Wedgwood Blue” features a repeating motif of white, high relief acanthus leaves alternating with floral spr...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Wedgwood Creamware Floral Banded Sauceboats
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Pair Wedgwood creamware floral banded sauceboats. Pair English creamware sauceboats with green leafy band with flowers in purple, magenta, yellow and asp...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Creamware
Large Wedgwood Pedestal Bowl Centrepiece Stone China Ptn 1156, circa 1840
By Wedgwood
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a rare, beautiful and large ironstone Pedestal footed bowl or centrepiece made by Wedgwood Stone China in pattern No. 1156, in the early to ...
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Mid-19th Century English Chinoiserie Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ironstone
Wedgwood Large and Impressive Majolica Jardiniere with Masks and Trailing Vines
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare large and impressive Wedgwood majolica jardiniere decorated with masks and trailing vines dating from around 1870. The pottery stands raised on a pedestal of rounded shape dec...
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery
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...
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19th Century English Other Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Palissy Majolica Snail Shell and Coral Open Salt Cellar, Dated 1872
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very rarely seen Wedgwood Majolica glazed shell and coral open salt cellar molded in the Palissy style – date marked 1872.
The globose snail shel...
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Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware
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 ...
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19th Century English Other Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
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.
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
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.
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1870s English Neoclassical Revival Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Jasper Vase in Buff with Black Ornament, Wedgwood, circa 1870
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare shape, in the scarce buff jasper dip with black ornament. A striking and unusual combination of colours in jasperware.
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Revival Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Egyptian Sphinxes in Rosso with Black, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A pair of winged, seated sphinxes in rosso with black decoration.
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter to the Universe, Roche Foundation, 2023.
The Egyptian winged sphinx is a variat...
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Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Figure Faun with Flute, Wedgwood, circa 1870
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
After the antique “Piping Faun” now in the Louvre Museum; the result of it being bought by Napoleon from the Borghese collection.
The "Piping Faun" is...
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1870s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
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Stoneware
Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls.
In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border.
Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
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Creamware
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
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Earthenware
English Pearlware Three-Piece Garniture, Wedgwood, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
Impressed Wedgwood.
Slight indentation on inner rim suggests that these originally had covers.
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1820s English Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pearlware
Bust of Mercury in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1820.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Bust of Minverva in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1880.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Wedgwood produced a very successful line of Library Busts, of which Minerva and Mercury were the longest in production, running right up into the 20th century - they make a good pair...
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Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Spill Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Neoclassical black basalt spill vases by Wedgwood, made circa 1820.
The vases are accented with a delicate border of scrolling acanthus leaves and depict excerpts from Joh...
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1820s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Pair Large Wedgwood Bowls Made in England, circa 1820
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of large Wedgwood bowls their borders painted with a lovely, delicate vine with lavender and lavender-pink flowers and green leaves.
They are understated and beautiful!
The u...
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Wedgwood Decorative Objects
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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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 21, 2024Whether Wedgwood pottery is worth anything depends on a few factors. Age and type have a great impact on price, with the lilac and green jasperware from the 18th century being among the most collectible of Wedgwood's creations. The condition of the pieces will also affect how much they are worth. To obtain an estimated valuation of a particular piece, seek the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of Wedgwood pottery.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Wedgwood is made with bone china, which is a type of porcelain. The fine bone china brand was founded in England in 1759, and is still considered one of the top porcelain makers of today. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022It depends. The majority of Wedgwood products are made in Indonesia, with select high-end products like hand-painted figurines and the brand’s iconic blue and white china still being made in the UK. You can find antique and contemporary Wedgwood pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.