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Up for sale is a beautiful4-piece beautiful collection of Wedgwood Jasperwarein a deep, classic cobalt blue (often referred to as "Dark Blue Dip"). This set features the iconic white bas-relief neoclassical scenes and floral garlands that Wedgwood is world-renowned for.
This set includes:
- Large Jardiniere (Planter):The centerpiece of the collection, featuring ornate lion-head handles with rings and draped grape-vine garlands.
- Medium Cachepot:A straight-sided decorative planter cover featuring classical figures in various poses.
- Creamer / Small Pitcher:An elegant pouring vessel with a classic handle and detailed figural relief.
- Small Open Bowl / Sugar Basin:A versatile small round bowl, perfect for display or use as a sugar basin.
Condition & Markings:
- Color:These pieces are a rich, dark blue which provides a stunning contrast to the crisp white relief.
- Markings:The bases are impressed with the Wedgwood mark. Based on the style and markings, these appear to be antique pieces produced prior to the mid-20th century.
- Overall Condition:Pieces are in very good vintage/antique condition. (The pieces have some dirty areas I was too nervous to clean them. I did find one barely visible crack along the rim of the creamer. And if you look really closely at the stem of the handle of the creamer It almost appears like it was cracked and reinstalled but I'm not sure honestly.)
*****Please review all photos carefully as they are the best representation of the items' condition and specific details. These are being sold as a set.
These pieces are made of Jasperware, which is a specialized type of unglazed, vitreous stoneware.
I do not want to try and specify a date of when these were made but they are definitely old and in the ranges of 1908 or older. These pieces began to be Developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, this material is characterized by its hard, dense body and distinct matte "biscuit" finish.