Campana Vase, Victoriaware Wedgwood, circa 1880
About the Item
- Creator:Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Style:Neoclassical (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Stoneware,Turned
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:C1880
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Melbourne, AU
- Reference Number:
Wedgwood
Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Staffordshire potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95). 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 pieces use 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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Melbourne, Australia
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 14 days of delivery.
- Campana Vase in White & Gilt Victoriaware, Wedgwood circa 1880By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaA marvellous combination of Wedgwood's traditional neoclassical style, in the form of a campana vase; which has been decorated in High Victorian style with gilt and bronzing.Category
Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
- Portland Vase, Northwood, Wedgwood, circa 1880By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaOne 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...Category
Antique 1880s English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsPottery
- Victoriaware campana Vase in White with Gilt Decoration. Wedgwood C1880.By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaA 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...Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Urns
MaterialsOther
- Shield-Shaped Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1773By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaA shield-shaped vase, decorated to resemble porphyry, and highlighted with gilding. Marked for Wedgwood & Bentley.Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
- First Edition Portland Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1793By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaNOTE: We do not keep this in the showroom. Please let us know if you're visiting and would like to see it. Rarely does a first edition Portland vase...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsPottery
- Encaustic Painted Basalt Vase, Wedgwood, circa 1800By WedgwoodLocated in Melbourne, VictoriaA fine, large vase in black basalt, decorated with an encaustic painted figure of a youth, taken from The Hamilton vase in the British Museum. The shape is taken from the Greek Hydria...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
MaterialsStoneware
- Wedgwood Large and Impressive Majolica Jardiniere with Masks and Trailing VinesBy WedgwoodLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireA 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...Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
MaterialsPottery
- Wedgwood Rosso-Antico Vase, circa 1790By WedgwoodLocated in New York, NYWedgwood Rosso-Antico Vase, Circa 1790Category
Antique 1790s Vases
MaterialsCeramic
- Mobach Ceramic Vase, circa 1960By MobachLocated in Amsterdam, NLCeramic Vase designed and manufactured by Mobach Utrecht around 1960. Thrown to the wheel clay shaped by hand with charasteristic Mobach glaze in excellent condition. Signed with...Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Pottery
MaterialsClay, Ceramic
- John Broad Doulton Lambeth Rare Art Pottery Beaker Vase Dated 1880By Doulton LambethLocated in Bishop's Stortford, HertfordshireA rare and exceptional Doulton Lambeth art pottery beaker shaped vessel beautifully decorated with floral panels by renowned artist John Broad and dated 1880. This unusually finely m...Category
Antique 1880s English Aesthetic Movement Vases
MaterialsPottery
- Wedgwood Creamware Platter or Charger 18th Century Made in England Circa 1785By WedgwoodLocated in Katonah, NYThis Wedgwood creamware round platter or charger was made in 18th century England circa 1785. The border is decorated with a traditional neoclassical design of iron-red flower heads...Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vid...
MaterialsCreamware
- Antique Roseville Art Pottery Vase, circa 1930By Roseville PotteryLocated in Big Flats, NYAn antique vase by Roseville offers art pottery construction with bookend form having floral element in relief, base signed as photographed, c1930 Measures - 5.25'' H x 5.25'' W x 5...Category
Early 20th Century American Vases
MaterialsPottery
