Wedgwood 'Dancing Hours' Black Jasper Centrepiece Bowl

Name: Wedgwood 'Dancing Hours' Black Jasper Centrepiece Bowl
Brand: Wedgwood
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

A fine black jasper-ware bowl crafted by Wedgwood in a design known as the 'Dancing Hours'. The black basalt wash over white jasper piece dates to the 1950s and has been handmade in England. The design dates to the 18th century by John Flaxman (1755-1826) who worked for the company whilst Josiah Wedgwood was still alive and was the creator of many well-known designs which are still being produced. The piece has some very minor signs of wear and use, however is in very good condition for a piece with such intricate detailing. This striking bowl would be a beautiful addition to a kitchen bench filled with waxy green apples. Measures - 26cm W x 11cm H

Creator:

Wedgwood (Maker)

Dimensions:

Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Diameter: 10.24 in (26 cm)

Style:

Neoclassical (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Ceramic

Place of Origin:

England

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Brisbane, AU

Reference Number:

Seller: GP22731stDibs: LU9604238295402

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Wedgwood

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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