Wedgwood Porcelain
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
Vintage 1960s Wedgwood Jasperware Cream on Blue Ceramic Collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Bochum, NRW
Midcentury small collection of four pieces Wedgwood Jasperware diamond cream on blue.
Comprising 2 lidded boxes, a cachepot, an ashtray and a pair of candleholders.
Vintage, 1960s. A...
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1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Tête-à-tête tea service Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
Tête-à-tête tea service by Wedgwood
A Black on yellow cane Jasperware wedgwood stoneware with black lines and scene of Putti
A serving tea set with a serving plate, 2 plates, a tea...
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20th Century Hungarian Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Stoneware
Antique Wedgwood Daisy Makeig-Jones Fairyland Lustre Gilt Celestial Dragon Bowl
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique English lustreware porcelain bowl.
By Wedgwood.
Designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones.
With a mottled blue exterior and mottled celadon interior. Decorated throughout wit...
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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Black Wedgwood Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing an exquisite piece of history, this vintage black Wedgwood plate is a splendid manifestation of classic beauty and timeless elegance. Craft...
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1960s English Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Early Wedgwood Neoclassical Creamware Dessert Dishes Made circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of four early Wedgwood creamware Neoclassical dessert dishes made circa 1780.
Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman an...
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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Creamware
Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Butterfly Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A mother of pearl butterfly lustre bowl with a stunning orange interior, made circa 1915 by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood.
This butterfly lustre bowl is a gorgeous example of Da...
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1910s Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Large and Assembled Wedgwood 'Wreathed Shell' Part Dessert Service, circa 1815
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
"Conchological, each shaped based on that of a real shell and enriched in shades of pink, yellow and iron red. Literature: Robin Reilly, Wedgwood Vol. II, Page 25 Fig 13 and 14. 1 Argonauta Argo Compote and tellin Radiata Stand, 4 Angornia Covered Bowls with Serpoula Finials and Four Stands (1 stand Restored), 6 tellina radiata dishes (one as is), 3 pitolas (?) aestatus dishes (one as is), 1 large tellina radiata stand, 23 pecten japonicum plates, pair of tellina radiata dishes (both restored), pair covered creambowls (both restored). Wedgwood's 1878 Illustrated Catalogue of Ornamental Shapes [fig. 1] illustrated under the heading of 'Comports' the various shells that comprised the forms of its 'Wreathed Shell...
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1810s English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Pearlware
Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of the Ships the Great Republic and the Dashing Wave
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood Porcelain plaques of ships
The Great Republic and The Dashing Wave
1976-1981
The pair of Wedgwood porcelain painted plaques eac...
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1970s American Classical Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
English small oval fruit basket and saucer by Wedgwood, 1907-1924
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
English small oval fruit basket and saucer by Wedgwood, 1907-1924
An English small oval Wedgwood creamware open fruit basket with basket pattern plate. Dated with the 3 characters, ...
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Early 20th Century English Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup.
In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
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Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fairyland Lustre Bowl, Argus Pheasant, Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Fairyland lustre footed bowl, in bone china. An attractive shape; decorated with the striking Argus pheasant pattern.
Teh pattern features decorative depictions of the Argus pheasan...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
1950s Wedgwood Imari Pattern Dinner Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Stamford, CT
1950s Wedgwood Imari pattern dinner plate. Stamped Wedgwood on the underside. Made for William H. Plummer & Co. in New York City.
Category
1950s English Regency Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Dynasty Porcelain Plates, Set of 2
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of two (2) Wedgwood Dynasty collection porcelain bread plates, circa late-20th century, England. A beautiful set of Wedgwood 'Dynasty' coll...
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Late 20th Century English Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century English Wedgwood Creamware Fruitbowl Strainer on Foot with Plate
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
19th century English Wedgwood creamware fruitbowl strainer on foot with plate
Wedgwood creamware fruitbowl strainer on foot with handles and under plate. The handles with floral a...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Orange Lustre Miniature Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A small Wedgwood orange lustre bowl decorated with objects from the Hundred Antiquities, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1915.
Like many English designers before her, Wedgwood...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Ruby Lustre Decorative Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood ruby lustre bowl decorated with gilded butterflies, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1915.
Delicately gilded butterflies decorate this bowl's exterior atop a deep ru...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Brown Lustre Miniature Bowl
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A small Wedgwood brown lustre bowl decorated with gilded butterflies, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1915.
Delicately gilded butterflies decorat...
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1910s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Daisy Makeig-Jones Wedgwood Blue Lustre Hummingbird Decorative Bowl
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A Wedgwood blue lustre bowl decorated with hummingbirds, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1920.
Daisy Makeig-Jones’s lustreware provided respite from the horrors of World War I...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain "Moorish Smoke & Ribbons" Bowl 1920
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Portland, OR
A fine & rare antique Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain octagonal bowl, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, Circa 1920.
The large octagonal shaped bowl combines two rare patterns, to t...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
English 18th Century Cream Ware Wedgwood nesting Serving Dishes
By Wedgwood
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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18th Century British Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Art Nouveau Miniature Yellow Lustre Loop Handled Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine Art Nouveau yellow lustre loop handled miniature porcelain vase by Wedgwood dating from around 1900. The vase of oval bulbous shape stands on a narrow round base with a centra...
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Early 1900s English Art Nouveau Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fairyland Lustre Bowl, Geisha Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An octagonal fairyland lustre bowl, decorated with Geisha pattern, one of the best loved of Daisy Makeig-Jones’ designs.
Probably the best of Wedgwood's female designers, Daisy wa...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Framed Wedgwood Porcelain Charger or Decorative Dish
By Wedgwood
Located in Miami, FL
A fine Wedgwood colorful and elegant porcelain dish, charger or plate. Hand-crafted and hand-painted by following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time which you can see on each plate, contributes to the craftsmanship of Wedgwood plates that look bold and unique.
The Wedgwood porcelain plate features a bird, leaves and flowers, representing the triumph of life and youth. A stylish and framed charger plate created to decorate your wall or table elegantly.
Framed Measures: 14" W x 14" H x 1 3/8" Deep
plate measures approximately 10 5/8" Diameter
Colors: antique white, green, amber, purple, antique blue, yellow, red, grey
The beauty of a Wedgwood charger...
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20th Century British Regency Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century English Wedgwood creamware child's service
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
19th Century English Wedgwood creamware child's service
An English Wedgwood creamware child's service marked with the Wedgwood impressed marks. The 3 letter marks, was used during 1...
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Late 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Wedgwood Bone China "Kutani Crane" Plate Made in England
By Wedgwood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Salad Plate Kutani Crane by Wedgwood Decorative plate or Dinner Plate.
Vintage Fine China Floral and Bird Crane Design Plate.
Makers mark reads "Wedgwood ...
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Late 20th Century English Chinoiserie Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Ships, the Clipper Ship, Great Republic & Clipper
By Wedgwood
Located in Downingtown, PA
Wedgwood porcelain plaques of ships-
The clipper ship, great republic & clipper ship Hurricane
1976-1981
The two painted plaques depict on one The...
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1970s English American Classical Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Green Dip Tricolor Snake Handled Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous ...
Category
19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic, Porcelain
Antique 18th Century Wedgwood Creamware Basket Form Double Salt Cellar
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An 18th century Wedgwood creamware double salt cellar.
The form consisting of two basket (or pail-form) bowls joined at the rim and connected by ...
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Late 18th Century British George III Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Creamware
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot
By Wedgwood
Located in Sarasota, FL
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Egyptian Revival Teapot. The teapot surmounted by figural black crocodile finial, radiating ribbed lid, body decorated with Egypti...
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Early 19th Century English Egyptian Revival Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Set of Three Early 19th Century Wedgwood Creamware Pattern No. 892 Serving Bowls
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare group of wedgwood creamware bowls.
In the neoclassical pattern no. 892 with a cobalt blue and gold border.
Diameters: just under 9 in., just over 8 3/4 in., and just ove...
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Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Creamware
Set of Majolica Plates from Andre Leon Talley's Private Collection
By Wedgwood
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This exclusive collection of 8 Majolica plates comes from the private collection of the legendary fashion icon André Leon Talley, offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of his cu...
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20th Century English Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Clay
Rare and Unusual Set of 12 Wedgwood Dragon Decorated Plates
By Wedgwood
Located in Charleston, SC
Very rare and unusual set of 12 Wedgwood dragon decorated plates from the second half of the 19th century. Good condition. No apparent repairs. A tiny ...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Flame Fairyland Lustre Vase: Tree Serpent
By Daisy Makeig-Jones, Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A tall, well-proportioned vase in Flame Fairyland Lustre, decorated with Tree Serpent pattern and Imps on a Bridge (pattern Z5360).
Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter to the Univers...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fairyland Lustre Plaque 'Picnic' by River, Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Daisy Makeig Jones’ description relates this to Völuspá, a poem from the Poetic Edda, which is a collection of Old Norse poems. In Völuspá, it is said that the dwarves were created by the god Loki and the giantess Angrboda, and that they were condemned to live underground. The Light Elves are also mentioned in the poem as being allowed to live in the realm of Alfheim, which is a place of beauty and light.
In Norse mythology...
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1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood 'Dancing Hours' Black Jasper Centrepiece Bowl
By Wedgwood
Located in Brisbane, QLD
A fine black jasper-ware bowl crafted by Wedgwood in a design known as the 'Dancing Hours'. The black basalt wash over white jasper piece dates to the 1950s and has been handmade in ...
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Mid-20th Century English Neoclassical Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Three-Piece Jasperware Wedgwood Set, c. 1950's
By Wedgwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant three-piece set of jasperware by Wedgwood with great detail all around depicting classical imagery/scenes and botanical figures.
Made in England, c. 1950's.
Signed "Wedgwood"...
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1950s English Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Fairyland Plate - Roc Centre. Wedgwood, circa 1925
By Wedgwood, Daisy Makeig-Jones
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A full-sized plate in bone china, with typical elaborate painted decoration known as Fairyland Lustre.
The Fairyland Lustre line was developed during a time when there was a strong...
Category
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century Wedgwood Light Blue Jasperware Beaker or Tumbler
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Jasperware beaker or cup.
In Wedgwood blue with white relief decoration depicting men, women, children, and trees in a Classical s...
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Four-Piece Jasperware Wedgwood Set, c. 1950's
By Wedgwood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elegant four-piece set of jasperware vases by Wedgwood with great detail all around depicting classical imagery/scenes and botanical figures.
Made in England, c. 1950's. Signed "Wed...
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1950s English Vintage Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp. With a removable well and holes for storing pens ...
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19th Century English Other Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Queensware Embossed Footed Bowl, England
By Wedgwood
Located in Delft, NL
Wedgwood Queensware embossed footed bowl, England
A Wedgwood Queensware embossed footed bowl with Greek scene and gadroon patterned foot
Marked...
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20th Century English Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Wedgwood Creamware "Punch" Decorated Platter or Tray
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This large creamware tray or platter is made by Wedgwood depicting everything "Punch". Transfer outlines of whimsical 19th century characters are hand-painted in polychrome enamels w...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Creamware
Early 19th Century Wedgwood Porcelain Biggin Teapot with Blue Glazed Accents
By Wedgwood
Located in Middleburg, VA
1820 Wedgwood Biggin teapot. Dating to the 1820s this is a spectacular and elegant biggin. This is named for Mr. Biggin, who developed the form in 1817. Biggins can be used as teapots or coffee pot, with the upper part holding tea leaves or coffee grounds and having two perforated strainers through which boiling water is poured. The lid has a small round button handle with a hole in the center to vent steam.
Wedgwood decorated the lid, upper section and lower body with applied blue glaze, finely detailed floral bands. The body design is the same Wedgwood used...
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Early 19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Wedgwood Footed "Lazy Susan" with Strawberry Decoration
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This porcelain wedgwood cream ware very large rotating "lazy susan" is decorated with a polychrome enamel strawberry motif encircling the border. Thi...
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19th Century English Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Signed Allen Wedgwood Hand Painted Porcelain Plaques of Children
By Wedgwood
Located in Great Barrington, MA
This exquisite pair of hand-painted Wedgwood porcelain plaques, painted by Thomas Allen, is a beautiful example of the Aesthetic Movement. The delicate, intricate designs and vibrant...
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1890s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wedgwood Porcelain
Materials
Enamel
Wedgwood porcelain for sale on 1stDibs.
Wedgwood porcelain 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 porcelain, although white editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider porcelain by Chelsea Porcelain, and Wedgewood. Prices for Wedgwood porcelain can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,800 and can go as high as $4,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,700.
Questions About Wedgwood Porcelain
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Wedgwood patterns, research your piece or work with a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. If you'd like to complete the identification process yourself, you can try snapping a photo of the pattern and performing a reverse image search to find a match. Should you be unsuccessful, browse image galleries of Wedgwood patterns hosted on trusted online resources, looking for your pattern. Explore a selection of Wedgwood china 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024The difference between Wedgewood and Wedgwood is in the design associations of the two words. Wedgwood is perhaps most commonly associated with the Wedgwood company. Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood in Staffordshire, which was then home to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, including Jasperware, molded Neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other objects. These feature white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. Generally, Wedgwood and Wedgewood are both surnames and the names of cities. You can find towns called Wedgwood in the UK, Texas and Washington state, and places named Wedgewood in Michigan and numerous Canadian provinces. Explore a variety of Wedgwood pottery 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.
- 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.
- 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.