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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Late Victorian Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, late 19th/early 20th century, wheel-turned ovoid form vase shape number 1009 with white Jasper bas-relief depictions of muses, lion's masks, and draped flora,...
Stoneware
Three Pairs Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware Bud Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, late 19th/early 20th century, three pairs green jasper dip over white stoneware with white jasper bas-relief cameo and foliate applic...
Stoneware
Pair Aesthetic Wedgwood Green Dip Jasper Ware Silver Overlay Bud Vases
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c.1895, each white stoneware with burnished green jasper dip ground and three white bas-relief decorations, laurel wreath at neck, hand-decorated in sterling ...
Silver
18th Century Wedgwood Tricolor Dip Jasper Ware Basketweave Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, c.1790, lilac dip white jasper body with vertical engine-turned stripes, ornamented with molded strips of green jasper strapwork, bolted to base with nut ceme...
Stoneware
Wedgwood Olive Green Dip Jasper Ware Garden Pot
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, 1910-1932, turned Wedgwood shape no. 317, stoneware with olive green Jasper dip ground, decorated with sprigged white Jasper bas-reli...
Stoneware
18th Century Wedgwood Solid Green Jasper Ware Bough Pot, Cupid as Seasons
By Wedgwood
Located in Asheville, NC
Etruria, Staffordshire, circa 1785, chalky solid buff-green jasper ware rectangular molded body, applied and finely undercut white jasper bas- and haut-relief decoration depicting cu...
Stoneware
Celadon Vase, in a Green Color, Ceramic, Mid-20th Century, Made in China
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Green Celadon vase. This ceramic was made in China in the 20th century. It is small in size and has decorations in the manner of the Song period.
Ceramic, Celadon
19th Century Thai Celadon Vase, Hand-Crafted Glazed Ceramic, 10\" High
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful Celadon vase from Thailand, late 19th Century. While the golden age of Thai ceramics ended around the 15-16th Centuries, Thai artisans transmitted the craft through generations, later producing smaller numbers of pieces with different clays and glazing techniques, inspired by the original Celadon masters of Places like Si-Satchanalai or Sawankalokh. This vase is beautifully preserved, measuring approximately 6 inches in diameter and 10 inches high. Its crackled finish and beautiful green color is reminiscent of the impeccable craft of Southeast Asia ceramics.
Celadon
Antique Asian Celadon Pottery Bud Vase with Marsh Scene Signed Early 19thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Asian Celadon Pottery Bud Vase with Marsh Scene Signed Early 19thC Measures - 7"H x 4.75"W x 4.75"D A beautifully crafted antique Asian celadon pottery bud vase, featuring an...
Pottery
Wedgwood. Neoclassical Revival style ceramic vase, England, 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in SANT ADRIÀ DE BESÒS, ES
Wedgwood ceramic jug, England, 60s. English ceramic piece in olive green tone and white embossed details representing mythological scenes. Perfect condition. Marked and stamped on th...
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Celadon Glazed Art Pottery Vase, c1930
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Chinese vase offers art pottery construction with double scroll form handles, incised decoration and celadon glaze, c1930 Measures - 13.5" x 4.75"diam
Pottery
Large Antique Flower Vase, Chinese, Celadon, Ceramic, Baluster Urn, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique flower vase. A Chinese, Celadon ceramic baluster urn, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Superb propo...
Ceramic
