Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 12

RARE 1840's Wedgwood "Tower Of London" In Orange Transfer Pearlware Tureen

$1,996
$2,49520% Off
£1,514.52
£1,893.1520% Off
€1,731.72
€2,164.6520% Off
CA$2,787.87
CA$3,484.8420% Off
A$3,099.73
A$3,874.6720% Off
CHF 1,618.51
CHF 2,023.1420% Off
MX$37,731.30
MX$47,164.1220% Off
NOK 20,651.48
NOK 25,814.3520% Off
SEK 19,349.45
SEK 24,186.8120% Off
DKK 12,924.12
DKK 16,155.1520% Off
Shipping
Retrieving quote...
The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation

About the Item

Wedgwood (English, founded 1759), circa 1840. Behold a truly exceptional piece of antique porcelain history: the Rare 1840's Wedgwood "Tower Of London" in Orange Transfer Pearlware Tureen. This exquisite artifact hails from the mid-19th century, showcasing the remarkable craftsmanship and artistic finesse that Wedgwood is renowned for. At the heart of this distinguished tureen, a mesmerizing portrayal of the "Tower Of London" graces its surface, rendered in a striking orange transfer that captures the eye with remarkable detail and historical significance. The transfer reveals a scenic narrative, with sailboats gracefully navigating the waters in the foreground, offering a picturesque glimpse into a bygone era. What sets this piece apart is the inclusion of a meticulously designed hunt scene on the lid, a captivating addition that adds depth and character to this already exceptional piece. The tureen's handles, a rare and unusual feature, are designed in the intricate acanthus leaf form. These handles are not just functional elements but works of art in themselves, reflecting the Wedgwood commitment to marrying functionality with exquisite aesthetics. Such a unique and finely detailed feature is a testament to the creativity and craftsmanship of the artisans behind this masterpiece. This Wedgwood "Tower Of London" Tureen is a time capsule of the 1840s, preserving the elegance and artistic expression of a bygone era. Whether displayed as a centerpiece or as part of a discerning collection, it stands as a true testament to the artistry and history of Wedgwood porcelain. The tureen's extraordinary depiction, coupled with its rare acanthus leaf handles, makes it a treasure that not only tells a story but invites you to become a part of that history. Embrace this rare opportunity to own an exquisite piece of the past, a piece that encapsulates the essence of an artistic era.
  • Creator:
    Wedgewood (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.25 in (26.04 cm)Width: 16.875 in (42.87 cm)Depth: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1840's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The tureen is in overall good condition for being nearly 200 years old. There is one chip to underside of cover and a stable crack to interior (as shown).
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7838236825222

More From This Seller

View All
John Rogers Staffordshire "Musketeer" Pattern Soup Tureen & Under Tray C. 1820
By John Rogers & Son
Located in Atlanta, GA
John Rogers & Sons Factory (English, 1795-1830), circa 1820. A 3 piece Georgian pearlware collection comprising of a tureen with lid, soup ladle and under tray. The tureen is adorned with a full bodied lion finial, large lion head handles to body and decorated with countryside scenes. The musketeer...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Soup Tureens

Materials

Pearlware, Porcelain

2 Pc, Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Soup Tureen, Under Platter
By Meissen Porcelain
Located in Atlanta, GA
2 Pc, Meissen Porcelain Cobalt & Gold Rim Decorated Soup Tureen, Under Platter. The soup tureen is classic porcelain white and decorated to t...
Category

20th Century German Serving Pieces

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Sevres Style "Battle of Waterloo" Porcelain Cup - Signed Desprez
By Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres
Located in Atlanta, GA
This finely painted porcelain cup and cover commemorating the Battle of Waterloo is a masterful example of 19th-century French historicist ceramic art, signed in the enamel at lower ...
Category

Early 20th Century French Baroque Revival Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Sevres Style Cobalt Porcelain Lidded “Courting” Dish
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 19th century french Sevres style porcelain “Courting” Scene covered dish and under plate.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

Flight Barr & Barr Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer Attr Thomas Baxter, circa 1815
By Barr, Flight & Barr Worcester, Thomas Baxter
Located in Atlanta, GA
Flight Barr & Barr Porcelain Cabinet Cup & Saucer Attr: Thomas Baxter, circa 1815 One side decorated with a scene of Mettingham Castle - The home of the late Sir John de Norwich in ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century, Old Paris Porcelain Gilt & Floral Enamel Covered Sugar Bowl
By Old Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant 19th-century Old Paris porcelain covered sugar bowl exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and luxurious aesthetic of the period. The sugar bowl is richly adorned with ha...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Porcelain

Materials

Enamel

You May Also Like

William IVth Mason’s Porcelain Desert Tureen or Sucrier Pattern 223, circa 1830
By C.J. Mason 1
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an early English porcelain Sauce Tureen or Sucrier, made by C. J. Mason (The same factory who produced Mason's Ironstone) during the period of William IVth, circa 1830-1835. ...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

DAWSON'S - PHILAMMON - Red Transferware Sugar Bowl with Lid - UK - 19th Century
Located in Chatham, ON
DAWSON'S - PHILAMMON - Antique red transferware sugar bowl with lid - quatrefoil and transfer mark on the base - United Kingdom - early 19th c...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Rare Chamberlain's Worcester Covered Tureen on Stand, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
With the arms and crest on each side of Hay, Earl of Errol. The well of the stand has a full blown continuation of the overall "Rich Queen's" pattern.
Category

Antique 1820s British Centerpieces

Materials

Porcelain

Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Located in Huntington, NY
Sauce Tureen, Ridgway Staffordshire
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Soup Tureens

Materials

Ceramic

English Porcelain Palatial Tureen, Wedgwood, circa 1820
Located in New York, NY
"Three-section porcelain Imari pattern tureen with a removable compartment, tray and cover."
Category

Antique 1820s English Soup Tureens

Materials

Porcelain

English Creamware Covered Soup Tureen and Stand, Wedgwood, circa 1790
Located in New York, NY
English creamware covered soup tureen and stand, Wedgwood, circa 1790. Impressed Wedgwood.
Category

Antique 1790s English Centerpieces