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2009 is the year of Wedgwood, a yearthat will celebrate our history in all its elegant glory. Our story spans 250 years worth of discovery, vision,experimentation and triumph. From ourhumble British beginnings to iconicglobal status, Wedgwood’s celebrationwill be one of past and future.
And this is also a celebration of people.
The magnificent efforts of our intrepid
founder Josiah; our illustrious patrons,
royal and otherwise; the craftsmen who
still hand press wafer-thin slivers of
bas-relief at our home in Barlaston.
Contents Page
The History of Wedgwood 2
Iconic Collection 6
Classic Collection 15
Decorative Collection 26
Queen’s Ware 34
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Born on July 12 1730 in Burslem, a smallStaffordshire town in the 18th century, Josiahwas the last child of a 12 strong brood. YoungJosiah’s childhood was a happy one, until agednine his father (himself a potter) died. Afterfinishing school in 1739, Josiah worked at hisbrother’s pottery where he stayed until heoutgrew it. He left in 1752 with expert skillsand a head full of ambition, ready to make hisfame and fortune.
A fruitful partnership with Thomas Whieldonwhen Josiah was aged 24 marked thebeginning of great things to come and Josiahspent five years with him, honing his craft anddeveloping his business-sense. His constantscientific experimentation yielded results andeach scrap of thinking was recorded in hisnotebooks, his precious ‘Experiment Books’;he glazed, he mixed colours, he tinkered, heperfected.
It was a request from Queen Charlottethough that changed Josiah’s fortunes forgood. He was asked to make her a teaset. Noordinary teaset (this was the Queen after all),
The story of Josiah Wedgwood; inventor,philanthropist, pioneer, humanitarian andmaster potter – a man who endeavoured to change the world.
it came complete with candlesticks and fruitbaskets, all made from his fashionable creamcoloured earthenware. He presented it in1765 and his feat was rewarded with Royalapproval. The pottery became known asQueen’s Ware and Josiah rather grandlybecame ‘Potter to her Majesty’.
Made brave and bold by his success, Josiahdecided to go it alone in 1759. Seizing hischance to spread the Wedgwood name,Josiah turned each piece of his pottery into aminiature billboard, stamping each and everyfragile article with his own name. He was oneof the first manufacturers to understand themighty impact of celebrity endorsement.
02 03
“He was the greatest manwho ever, in any age orcountry, applied himself to the important work ofuniting art with industry”Prime Minister
William Gladstone, 1863
Wedgwood Queen Charlotte Jasper Cameo
The good times began to roll. In 1767 Josiah found an estate upon which he builtWedgwood’s home, he named it Etruria Hall.After formally partnering up with ThomasBentley in 1769, business boomed underJosiah’s innovative approach; he turned meninto skilled labourers; he offered healthinsurance and pension plans; he invented thepotter’s pyrometer ; he championed thebuilding of canals to transport his wares.
And such meticulous attention to processfreed him to create; Jasper Ware, Queen’sWare, Black Basalt, the Portland Vase – eachof them a Wedgwood triumph.
Josiah enjoyed a long, creative and prosperouslife. His marriage to his beloved Sarah (knownto loved ones as Sally) and the children thatyielded and his illuminating friendships withthe Lunar Men (an 18th century group of
‘It is really amazing how rapidly… (our china) has spread over the wholeglobe and how universally it is liked.’Josiah Wedgwood
thinkers) kept Josiah constantly excited by andengaged with the world around him and hisachievements weren’t contained to businessalone. In 1787 he helped Thomas Clarksonand Granville Sharp form the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade, a cause inwhich he believed with heart and soul. Hemaintained that the 2,000 Slave Medallions(with the motto ‘Am I not a man and abrother’) he produced were one of the most
important contributions he had made tosociety. Reluctant to grow old (too much stillto discover), unable to sit still (too much still to do) Josiah remained close to hisbeloved business until the day he died in 1795. His legacy is a potent one; a premiumbrand with recognition the whole world over.
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Slave MedallionPyrometer
Etruria
Josiah Wedgwood Jasper Cameo
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The Distinguished House of Wedgwood is a testament to the enduring legacy of JosiahWedgwood and his pioneering techniques, which have celebrated the extraordinary skills of English craftsmanship for the past 250 years.
OrnamentingOrnamenting is the process of applyingmoulded relief ornament to the surface of anitem. The ornaments are applied by hand to amoistened surface and affixed with gentlepressure requiring considerable skill.
Large Portland VaseWhite on black Jasper
26cm
Floral Garland BowlCrystal Punch Bowl with
white and black Jasper plinth36cm – Limited edition of 50
IconicCollection
07
Combining Wedgwood’s mosticonic elements; black jasper,engine turning, knurling andornamenting. Distinctive, authenticand unmistakeably Wedgwood.
08 09
Black BasaltTeasetTeapot 1.1ltr
Three Graces Table LampBlack Jasper
69cm – Limited edition of 75
Dancing Hours Bowl White on black Jasper
26cm
Acanthus Bowl Black Jasper
26cm
Gilded Portland VaseBlack Jasper
26cm
IconicCollection
Dancing Hours PlaqueWhite on black Jasper
19 x 34 cm – Limited edition of 200
Flaxman Chess SetWhite on black Jasper,
hand painted and gilded61 x 61cm – Limited edition of 25
Panther Vase White and black JasperLimited edition of 200
10
IconicCollection
11
Engine TurningJosiah Wedgwood introduced engine turningas a technique to the ceramic industry in1763. Engine turning is similar in its action toa standard wood or metal lathe except that ithas an eccentric motion. The engine turninglathe currently in use is little different from theoriginal prototype, preserved in workingorder at Wedgwood, apart from beingpowered by electricity.
Palladian VaseCrystal Vase with black Jasper lid
35cm – Limited edition of 100
Brainstone Vase Black Jasper40 x 34cm
Cupid and Psyche Figurines (Pair)Black and white Jasper25cm – Limited edition of 200
Figurative WorkWedgwood has a strong heritage inproducing figurative ware in Black Basalt andJasper. Frequently these figurative items havehad a classical theme.
IconicCollection
13
Mercury Bust Black Jasper
25cm
1114
Bacchus and Panther PlaqueGilded black Jasper18 x 23cm
Minerva Candlestick White, taupe and
black Jasper35cm
Diana Candlestick White, taupe andblack Jasper35cm
15
ClassicCollection
IconicCollection
First Day’s Vase Saxon blue Jasper hand painted
30cm – Limited edition of 50
Egyptian Pastille BurnerBlack Jasper 21cm – Limited edition of 60
Snake Handled Vase and StandWhite on pale blue Jasper
70cm – Limited edition of 30
ClassicCollection
17
A collection that celebratesWedgwood’s rich, elegant style,inspired from our neo-classical past.Blue jasper, ornamenting and raisedgold are used to create this distinctiveand classic Wedgwood look.
Lady Templetown TeasetSaxon blue, black and white Jasper
Teapot 250ml – Limited edition of 75
First Day’s Vase – Hand Stamped by Lord WedgwoodSaxon blue Jasper hand painted30cm – Limited edition of 6
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Large Portland VaseWhite on Saxon blue Jasper
with wooden stand50cm – Limited edition of 50
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ClassicCollection
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Cupid Mantle ClockWhite on Saxon
blue Jasper25cm – Limited edition of 50
Pâte-sur-pâte
The technique of pâte-sur-pâte is achieved bypainting on Jasper using white slip clay. Layersare built up to form a semi transparent reliefon a coloured background resulting inbeautifully soft images.
Three Graces PlaqueWhite on Saxon blue Jasper
36 x 28cm
Saxon Fluted LampSaxon blue, black and white Jasper
68cm – Limited edition of 150
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ClassicCollection
Offering to Peace PlaqueWhite on Saxon blue Jasper
25 x 39cm – Limited edition of 200
Powdering
This technique provides a surface texturewhich imitates the powder blue ground ofChinese pottery which was revived byWedgwood in 1810. It is produced by laying aground of solid colour and then stippling itwith a fine grained sponge.
21
Satyr VaseFine bone China33cm – Limited edition of 200
Cameo PlaqueCameos surroundedby black Jasper frame
41 x 36cm – Limited edition of 50
22
ClassicCollection
23
The Lovers’ PlaqueWhite and black Jasper
26 x 26cm – Limited edition of 75
Dancing Hours PlaqueWhite on pale blue Jasper
19 x 34cm – Limited edition of 200
Portland Vase s/sSaxon blue on white Jasper
15cm – Limited edition of 150
Offerings to Apollo GobletWhite black and Saxon blue Jasper
15cm – Limited edition of 150
24
ClassicCollection
Dicing
Dicing is a Jasper pattern produced on the
engine turning lathe. The chequered effect is
obtained by cutting through a coloured dip
to a contrasting colour (usually white) at
regular intervals.
Pegasus Diced PlateSaxon blue, turquoise, white and lilac Jasper
23cm – Limited edition of 300
25
Arabesque VaseSaxon blue, turquoise and white Jasper
22cm – Limited edition of 300
Miniature Teapots Set of 3 hand painted black Jasper
9cm – Limited edition of 200
26
DecorativeCollection
Pot Pourri JarHand painted and gilded black Jasper28cm – Limited edition of 50
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EnamellingThe Wedgwood hand Enamelled product is produced by the application of enamelcolours with a fine brush. The hand enamelleditems for the 250th anniversary collectionrevolve around floral subjects, however ahuge variety of subjects have been painted inthe past.
Wedgwood’s expressive and richarchive is the inspiration for thiscollection. Hand painting, piercing,enamelling and raised gold createintricately fine pieces for a verydecorative Wedgwood.
John Wedgwood Collection –Hand painted Floral
Hand painted Floral Plates set of 425cm – Limited edition of 250
28 29
Gilding
Gilding and raised gold decoration is appliedto many Wedgwood pieces. For raised goldwork the relief decoration is first applied in apaste and fired. The raised pattern is thengilded by hand. This technique was introducedin 1802.
DecorativeCollection
Flower VaseHand paintedFine Bone China43cm
Prunus BowlWhite on Chocolate Jasper
22 x 24cm – Limited edition of 75
Octagon TeasetTurquoise, lilac and white JasperTeapot 350ml
Botanical TeasetHand painted Fine Bone China
Teapot 1.1ltr
30 31
DecorativeCollection
Dynasty Vase 43cmTerracotta on black Jasper
Paradise Garden TeasetFine Bone China
23cm
Acorn VaseLight taupe and
white Jasper22cm
32 33
DecorativeCollection
Famille Rose Plate Black Jasper
20cm – Limited edition of 75
Jasper Turned BowlBlack Jasper
26cm
Golden Bird Footed Bowl22x24cm
34 35
Queen’s Ware
Orange BowlQueen’s Ware20cm
Piercing
Piercing is achieved by cutting out areas to be‘pierced’ with a sharp tool when the mouldedpiece has dried to a ‘leather’ or ‘cheese’hardness. It requires a deft and steady handwhich is also necessary for ‘weaving’ togetherthe strips of clay to construct the Twig Basketand Stand.
Originally known as Cream Ware.In 1766 Queen Charlotte wasdelighted to receive a Cream WareTeaset, following this Josiah wasawarded the honour of “Potter toHer Majesty” and Cream Ware wasrenamed Queen’s Ware.
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Queen’s Ware
Gilded EpergneEarthenware with gilding
65cm – Limited edition of 25
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Chatsworth PlaqueFine Bone China27 x 39cm – Limited edition of 200
Syon House PlaqueFine Bone China
27 x 39cm – Limited edition of 200
Oxford PlaqueFine Bone China27 x 39cm – Limited edition of 200
Etruria Hall PlaqueFine Bone China
27 x 39cm – Limited edition of 200
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Queen’s Ware
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Empress Collection, Set of 6 PlatesQueen’s Ware
22cm – Limited edition of 300 sets
1. Enville Hall 3. The Mall, St Jame’s Park
2. Windermere, Lake District
4. Wycombe Park 6. Chatsworth House
5. Fountains Abbey, YorkshireEpergne
Queen’s Ware65cm
40
Queen’s Ware Naiads BowlQueen’s Ware
27 x 43cm
Dolphin Candlestick LeftQueen’s Ware24cm
Dolphin Candlestick RightQueen’s Ware
24cm
Twig Fruit BasketQueen’s Ware26cm
Twig Fruit StandQueen’s Ware28cm
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