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October 7th, 2007 by Just Glass Online Like it? Share it:
Wedgwood China is highly collectible, being a high quality product with diversity and sound craftsmanship behind it. Josiah Wedgwood founded a company in the mid 1700s. Within 10 years he developed the distinct cream earthenware for which Wedgwood is famous (see Queen’s Ware). Another development around this time was called Egyptian Black, used for various items. This continues to be relatively popular. Modernly, the Wedgwood company continues to remain strong, having successfully merged with Waterford crystal. Egyptian Black Pattern There are four types of Wedgwood most recognizable to novice collectors. The first is Jasperware, distinguished by Greco-Roman images and a blue base. Wedgwood often used this style for making tourist memorabilia. This became highly recognized and popular and remains a “signature” of Josiah. The second is known as Queen’s Ware. This type of china was used specifically for dinner by an English Queen, and its characterized by ivy leaf borders. The third type of Wedgwood boils down to trinket items like holiday decorations, commemorative plates, and thematic figurines. New Collectors often favor these are they’re a little more affordable when released than some of the classic/vintage pieces. Finally we get to the largest bulk of Wedgwood, namely table settings. No matter the desired piece, its important to know how to shop for Wedgwood to weed out fakes and less desired pieces. Like any china, you want to avoid chips or cracks, as well as obvious flaws in the markings. On the upside, Wedgwood is not easily faked.  The Wedgwood Egyptian Black china pattern is one of many popular patterns. During its entire period of production nearly all china companies market their pieces, and Wedgwood is no exception. The mark typically reads: “Wedgwood England” or “Wedgwood Made in England” – there were a few shifts and changes over the years, but those two markings are relatively consistent. Only the oldest of Wedgwood could be found without a mark. There is another company that produces china called WedgEwood (note the E). This is not collector level material. |
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I have a 12 piece place setting with many accessories in the Medici pattern. Although I love them a lot I have so many moe and need to downsize as I am getting older. Would you know where I might be able to sell them. I also have a 12 piece flatware box of German Sterling Silver Flatware with a host of English butter spoons, pickle tongs etc. Would you kindly advise.
Regards,
Dr. Chris Cardino
Comment by Christine Cardino — November 24, 2007 @ 12:39 am
Hi there…I Googled for history in england, but found your page about od China – Collectibles…and have to say thanks. nice read.
Comment by Naomi Campbell — January 8, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
I have a number of Wedgewood of Struria & Barlaston Embossed Queen’s Ware plates (8) dinner plates, (6) sandwich plates, (1) cup and saucer, (1) sugar and creamer, (2) bread and butter plates. I was trying to collect a complete set of (8). I never got that far. I put the dishes away and never completed the set. They are in the original wrappers. Never been used. I also have a Wedgewood Jasper (Pale Blue) Sweet Dish Spade. Again, never been used. When I bought these years ago I thought I would use them. I have everyday Wedgewood I love and use all the time. I would like to sell the Queen’s Ware and Sweet Dish Spade. I do not know the value, could someone send me a list of prices if they indeed have a going price. If someone has these dishes and would like to add to their collection I would like people’s input.
Thank You,
Jeanne Barthuly
Comment by jeanne barthuly — February 23, 2008 @ 3:17 pm
Hello,
My Grandmother recently gave me three small decorative wedgewood plates. I have never seen them before and am wondering what they are called and what the value is. All plates are black with gold gilded images. Two are round with alligators crossing each other, the third is square with a winged lion.
Thanks so much
Comment by Lisa — February 6, 2009 @ 10:58 am
I am looking for more pieces of wedgewood medici pattern ,any ideas?
Peter
Suffolk uk
Comment by peter macleod-miller — March 25, 2009 @ 11:03 am
Hi, I found a plate at a local antique store and I bought it just because the pattern caught my eye. The pattern is a thin black line on the outermost rim, with small simple trees, little green leaves and a black trunk. There are also little black bushes in between each tree and the black border again around the inner rim of the plate.
The back of the plate is stamped:
WEDGEWOOD
MADE IN ENGLAND
7— (3 more digits unreadable)
It also has printed in black;
ARBOR
WEDGWOOD
ETRURIA, ENGLAND
It also has the letter L, in blue
It also has “AK8720″ in light red/pink.
I know NOTHING about antiques or china. Just curious if I have an authentic piece. I’d also love to start collecting more pieces of this pattern. So far hours of internet searching turns up nothing similar.
Thanks for any help!
Comment by Amy — September 4, 2009 @ 9:11 pm
I found a sandwich plate labeled “QUEEN’S WARE ETRURIA & BARLASTON” 12 L 62 . Does anyone know where I could purchase 2 more?? Thank you
Comment by Carmel Maloney — December 6, 2009 @ 4:19 pm