Wedgwood Pottery
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
Wedgwood Majolica Dish with Strawberries on a Cobalt Ground, 1870, 12 Available
By Wedgwood
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Wedgwood Majolica Strawberry dish, naturalistically relief-modeled with strawberries, leaves, and blossoms, the lip with strawberry leaves and...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Majolica
18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Jasper Ware Pegasus Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Wedgwood's Etruria factory, Staffordshire, 1786. Green Jasper dip on solid white Jasper ware ground, with finely tooled, applied white Jasper bas-relief. White figural Pegasus surmou...
Category
1780s English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Modern Wedgwood Black Jasper Ware Ewers, Sacred to Bacchus and Neptune
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Barlaston, Staffordshire, 1988, each solid black jasper moulded body bolted on respective base and plinth, white jasper bas- and haut-relief decoration applied throughout, white jasp...
Category
1980s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Modern Wedgwood Tricolor Jasper Ware Two Branch Candlesticks
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Barlaston, Staffordshire, c.2002, each with solid green capitals and branches suspended by a seated white figure on a blue plinth decorated with white bas-relief meander, embossed in...
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21st Century and Contemporary English Neoclassical Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Jasperware small Vase Classical Putti Figures fully Marked, 19thC
By Wedgwood
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good Jasperware stoneware small Blue and white vase, made by Wedgwood, England and dating to the 19th Century.
The vase has a classical baluster shape tapering into the n...
Category
19th Century British Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Wedgwood Lilac Dip Jasper Ware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, circa 1900, turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with lilac Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief depictions of muses, ringed...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
1930s Wedgwood Crimson Dip Jasper Ware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, 1929-1938 , turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with crimson Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief classical cameos, ringed ...
Category
1930s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Framed Modern Wedgwood Basalt Stoneware Tablet after Stubbs, Frightened Horse
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Barlaston, Staffordshire, 1973, molded, stepped, oval form with bas-relief depiction of a horse cowering from an imposing lion, impressed "WEDGWOOD" recto, "WEDGWOOD/MADE IN ENGLAND/...
Category
1970s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Millie Taplin Art Deco Wedgwood Floral Painted Cream Jug
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine and stylish Art Deco Wedgwood floral painted cream jug by renowned designed Millicent (Millie) Jane Taplin (British, 1902-1980) and dating from around 1930.
Millie was a renowned painter of ceramics who was trained by Alfred and Louise Powell and spent most of her career working at Wedgwood becoming one of the main designers at Wedgwood.
The tall and elegant helmet shaped cream stands on a round pedestal base and made in a drab (cane ware...
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1930s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Pair of Early 19th c Wedgwood Pearlware Prunus Pattern 8" Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in valatie, NY
Pair of Early 19th c Wedgwood Pearlware Prunus Pattern 8" Plates. With impressed 'WEDGWOOD' mark on the base and the number '10'. This is a hard to find pattern.
Trent Antiques has ...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Wedgwood Pair Floral Rimmed Majolica Pottery Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine pair antique English majolica floral rimmed pottery plates by Wedgwood and dated 1872. The lightly potted plates are of simple rounded form standing on a round foot with a sli...
Category
1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Majolica, Pottery
George III Wedgwood Basalt Ware Acanthus Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, comma marks at base date 1800-1820, sprigged bas-relief decoration alternating bell flowers and acanthus leaves, an oak leaf and acorn wreath around rim, impr...
Category
Early 19th Century English Romantic Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Mid-Century Cambrian Design Pottery Cruet Set
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Wedgwood Cambrian design pottery cruet set dating from the 1960's. The set comprises of a pepper and salt in typical 1960's style w...
Category
1960s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Wedgwood Yellow Pottery Nautilus Sea Shell Sauce Tureen, Cover & Stand
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Nautilus sauce Tureen, cover & stand with Rare Yellow Color,
Circa 1790
The Wedgwood pearlware pottery sauce tureen, cover & stand is paint...
Category
Late 18th Century English George III Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pearlware, Pottery
Victorian Wedgwood Majolica Pheasant Plate Reticulated Rim
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Majolica plate which features pheasants amongst foliage. Coloration: green, blue, ochre, are predominant. The piece bears maker's mark...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Dip Jasper Ware Basketweave Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c.1790, lilac dip white jasper body with vertical engine-turned stripes, ornamented with molded strips of green jasper strapwork, bolted to base with nut ceme...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Wedgwood Solid Green Jasper Ware Bough Pot, Cupid as Seasons
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, circa 1785, chalky solid buff-green jasper ware rectangular molded body, applied and finely undercut white jasper bas- and haut-relief decoration depicting cu...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Six Wedgwood Majolica Argenta 'Lincoln' Pattern Dessert Dishes
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Six Wedgwood majolica Argenta palette ‘Lincoln' pattern dessert plates with finely molded maroon prunus blossoms and dark taupe pine branches surrounded by a yellow Greek key border. The dishes are decorated in the japonisme style and feature the “Three Friends of Winter” motif, an Asian artistic convention showing the pine, plum, and bamboo together to represent steadfastness, perseverance, and resilience.
The Wedgwood factory introduced muted Argenta glazes to its majolicas in the 1880s to keep up with ever-changing fashions. The Argenta glaze color palette was more subdued than that of traditionally vibrant majolica, and was thus more appealing to the Aesthetic Movement japonisme style that pervaded the market. These Argenta majolica dessert dishes...
Category
Late 19th Century English Japonisme Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica
$668 Sale Price
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Wedgwood Crimson Jasperware Pitcher
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This striking Wedgwood crimson dip bas-relief covered jug features an applied white jasper neoclassical decoration of grapevines bordering the rim. De...
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pottery
18th Century Wedgwood Four Color Dip Jasper Ware Medallion
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c. 1790, octagonal wafer-thin white jasper with green jasper dip framing, lilac ground boarder with white jasper floral meander, central decoration with blue ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Framed Set Fifteen Wedgwood Blue Jasper Ware Horse Medallions after Stubbs
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
British and American, 19th/early 20th century, fifteen Wedgwood solid blue jasper ware two inch medallions, each depicting an individual horse in a unique pose, modeled by Edward Bir...
Category
1910s English Neoclassical Vintage Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
18th Century Wedgwood Solid Green Jasper Ware Caryatid Bough Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c.1790, white jasper pierced grid, molded green body ornamented with bas-relief figure of Venus and alternating urns of flowers within molded arches, high-rel...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Aesthetic Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware Silver Overlay Bud Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c.1895, each white stoneware with burnished green jasper dip ground and three white bas-relief decorations, laurel wreath at neck, hand-decorated in sterling ...
Category
1890s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Silver
Wedgwood Pewter Mounted Majolica Jug with Fruiting Vine Patterns
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique Wedgwood majolica pewter mounted pottery jug decorated with fruiting vines and with date code for 1860. The jug stands raised ...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Wedgwood Creamware Hummingbird Butterfly & Flowers Pattern, No. 7961
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Charming!
Wedgwood Creamware Plates,
Hummingbird Butterfly & Flowers Pattern,
Pattern No. 7961,
Circa 1868.
The set of three absolutely char...
Category
1860s English Arts and Crafts Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Creamware, Pottery
Wedgwood Creamware Specimen Plate with Iris Plant
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
A Flourish of Flora: Wedgwood's Botanical Creamware Plate, 1862
This elegant piece is a Wedgwood creamware plate from 1862, a stunning example of ...
Category
1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Ceramic, Creamware, Pottery
Wedgwood Majolica Grape Vine & Basket Compote
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Majolica compote which features vine leaves and grapes on a basket weave ground. Colouration: green, brown, blue, are predominant. The piece ...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Earthenware
Wedgwood Crimson Dip Jasper Ware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, circa 1925, turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with crimson Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-relief depictions of muses and A...
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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Wedgwood pottery for sale on 1stDibs.
Wedgwood pottery 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 pottery, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original pottery by Wedgwood were created in the neoclassical style in united kingdom during the 19th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider pottery by Spode, and Josiah Spode. Prices for Wedgwood pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $99 and can go as high as $285,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,675.
Questions About Wedgwood Pottery
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.