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18th-century Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plate with German Ship Decoration.

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"The Enigmatic Standard": Wedgwood Creamware Soup Plate with Ship & Eagle, 1775-90 A handsome Wedgwood Queen's Ware (creamware) soup plate modeled in the "Royal" shape, dating to the late 18th century (circa 1775–1790). The plate is decorated with a crisp black transfer print featuring a large naval vessel sailing upon a turbulent sea. The ship flies a prominent yellow flag charged with a double-headed eagle, a symbol of imperial dominion. This central scene is personalized with the initials "LCBCC" beneath the vessel and "FMDCB" on the rim. The "Royal" shape rim is further embellished with five delicate sprays of flowers, providing a light, floral contrast to the dramatic maritime subject. Markings: Maker's Mark: Impressed Wedgwood mark. Decorator: Attributed to Guy Green of Liverpool (known for high-quality transfer printing on Wedgwood blanks). Measurements: Diameter: 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) Historical Context: This plate presents a fascinating historical puzzle regarding the "Enigmatic Standard." While the double-headed eagle suggests an imperial connection—potentially to Francis II (Holy Roman Emperor) or the Russian Empire (for the Baltic trade)—the specific client remains a subject of debate. Wedgwood expert Robin Reilly suggests the service was manufactured for the Russian market. Regardless of the exact attribution, the personalized initials confirm this was part of an exclusive, custom-ordered service for a wealthy merchant or official involved in Northern European commerce. The piece exemplifies the technical prowess of the Wedgwood-Liverpool partnership. Josiah Wedgwood's refined creamware body, combined with Guy Green's efficient transfer printing, allowed for the rapid production of sophisticated, customized luxury goods that dominated the global market in the late Georgian era. References: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood, Vol I, p. 88 (Illustration 58). Metropolitan Museum of Art (Accession Nos. 65.222.2, .3). Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Collection. (Ref: NY6058-nnicm)

Creator:
Josiah Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 1 in (2.54 cm)Diameter: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)
Style:
Georgian (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Creamware,Pottery
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1780-1789
Date of Manufacture:
Late 18th Century
Condition:
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: NY6058-nnicm1stDibs: LU86103015522

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Josiah Wedgwood

Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops.

Wedgwood 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 company is also known for its black stoneware, Black Basalt, which imitates the color and shapes of Etruscan vases.

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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