Author Topic: Wedgwood (Read 11521 times)

Tigerchips · « **on:** February 09, 2008, 10:34:39 PM »

I find these absolutely stunning.

One of them reads: The third figurine in 'The Dancing Hours' collection, a hand numbered limited edition figurine of 12,500, crafted in Wedgwood fine porcelain, of which this is no 3,966, Wedgwood 1993.

josordoni · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2008, 10:58:27 PM »

They are beautiful things - I have seen them in various colours, some realistically painted and gilded, some on jasperware plinths, usually each in limited editions, some of as few as around 3000 in the edition.

I thought this article about the Borghese fireplace at Moor Park very interesting, it is believed that these Borghese dancing figures were the inspiration for Wedgwoods Dancing Hours - his first pattern based on these was designed by John Flaxman in 1776.

http://www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/picture-of-month/displaypicture.asp?venue=7&id=305

Tigerchips · « **Reply #2 on:** February 09, 2008, 11:24:03 PM »

Thanks Lynne. Would these be called Parian or Biscuit porcelain? I still don't understand the difference.

josordoni · « **Reply #3 on:** February 09, 2008, 11:38:33 PM »

These are bisque unglazed porcelain.

Parian ware is a specific type of stoneware that is made to resemble marble. If you look closely at parian, it glitters very slightly and is very cold and dense, and quite heavy. Bisque is a softer powdery finish, and is warmer to the touch.

antiquerose123 · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2008, 02:10:10 AM »

i just bought 5 little wedgewood things - stamped made in england. when i get around to it...i will post them.....(see cafe note)

So *BEAR* with me...

<-- suppose to be a BEAR

Anne · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2008, 03:12:58 AM »

Rose I hope you're not wiggling like that!

antiquerose123 · « **Reply #6 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:30:05 AM »

lol.....no Anne....but by the time I got to my legs...well they were beginning to look like that...lol (if you know what I mean....lol)

And to get back on track....I will post those little wedgewood plates soon....I do not know if they are still as collectible now as in the past....but anything with the\name WEDGEWOOD sounds regal....

Is Jasperware the blue and white things...as that is what I thought.

I will point as (only as reference, and for any interest) there are collectibles in Canada like the blue and white WW...but it is called E Canada

http://bluejasper.com/ecanada/03_history.html

AND

very nice, beautiful, graceful......very nice figures

josordoni · « **Reply #7 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:44:28 AM »

The basic pale blue jasperware has gone off the boil rather Rose, but the better stuff only has Wedgwood on the base (which means it was made before 1891) , or Wedgwood England (which makes it between 1891 and +/-1910).

Also what is called "dipped" jasperware, the stuff with the white inside rather than the same colour, is more sought after, together with different colours. I have a piece of lilac jasperware for sale at the moment, which is very pretty and desirable.

Tigerchips · « **Reply #8 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:49:54 AM »

I bet they are Jasperware rose? I remember a pair of princess diana and prince charles cufflinks selling for quite a bit of money on ebay. Have you got any of those?

Wedgwood cruets.

josordoni · « **Reply #9 on:** February 10, 2008, 08:52:49 AM »

This is the lilac jasperware I was telling you about

Tigerchips · « **Reply #10 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:18:50 AM »

Yellow Primrose Jasper Ware Box and Bell.

I have, stashed away in my drawers, A pair of blue Jasperware cufflinks of Minerva and Brittania. Only I can't find them.

Sue C · « **Reply #11 on:** February 10, 2008, 09:29:39 AM »

Quote from: Tigerchips on February 10, 2008, 09:18:50 AM

Yellow Primrose Jasper Ware Box and Bell.

I have, stashed away in my drawers, A pair of blue Jasperware cufflinks of Minerva and Brittania. Only I can't find them.

They are lovely Tony, but dont you find it a bit uncomfortable stshing them in your drawers?

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #12 on:** February 10, 2008, 02:19:42 PM »

Wedgwood jasperware came in a wide range of colours. I can heartily recommend the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Port Sunlight, where there is a huge collection of jasperware and loads of other nice stuff too - all for free
www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk/ladylever/

chopin-liszt · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2008, 03:42:53 PM »

Hello strangers!

I had a lovely Wedgwood blue (but glazed over) jasper ashtray. Had it for donkey's years, but sadly smashed it just last year.

It had little bare-bottomed cherubs on it.

:-\Now I have popped come back, I've just had a call saying I've got to rush out...

byeeeee...... see you all later.....

Anne · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:32:28 PM »

I've never seen the primrose jasperware before, only blue, green and lilac.

josordoni · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:37:29 PM »

I really like the black basalt ware too...

Lustrousstone · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:41:23 PM »

Basaltware had a variety of applied colours too.

josordoni · « **Reply #17 on:** February 10, 2008, 05:47:22 PM »

Even gold on the egyptian designs!

antiquerose123 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2008, 03:42:55 AM »

Here is my Wedgewood -- I do not need to start a new topic, it is all related. Any knowledge of names/styles/designs?

I just got these. She wanted $40...I paid $30 for them. I did not mind paying that much for them, as I did want them.

That is only like $6 bucks each.. $:-\$

Anne · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2008, 03:52:49 AM »

The only one I recognise is the Pope, Rose. Not much help, am I?