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Set of Four Late 18th Century Wedgwood Pearlware, Mared Pattern, Marks

$2,450List Priceper set

Wedgwood

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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This is a very old and beautiful porcelain plate.

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English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes

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Located in Delft, NL

English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes 5 pieces of 18th Century English Cream ware Wedgwood serving dishes The serving dishes are ...

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English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes

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Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Sugar Bowl with Cover

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Located in Brescia, IT

This fine and elegant sugar bowl in neoclassical style is a piece handmade by the well known Italian factory Richard Ginori in Doccia. The set is composed by three pieces: the sugar ...

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Italy 18th Century Richard Ginori Porcelain Sugar Bowl with Cover

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H 6.5 in Dm 7.88 in

Italy Richard Ginori 18th Century Porcelain Sauce Terrin Floral Drawings

By Doccia Porcelain

Located in Brescia, IT

This elegant sauce terrin was handmade by the well known Italian factory Doccia, in the circa 1750. The Doccia products are pieces to collect. This sauce terrin with floral drawings...

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