Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Trinket Box
Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Trinket Box
Description
Vintage, Late 19th to Mid 20th Century/
Staffordshire, England
Wedgwood Jasperware is a type of unglazed stoneware, developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s, renowned for its matte finish and distinctive decorative relief. It is typically produced in a range of colors, with the iconic pale blue, known as "Wedgwood blue," being one of the most recognizable. The relief decorations, often in white, are applied to the colored body, creating a striking contrast and intricate detail.
This particular piece appears to be a lidded trinket box, a popular form for Wedgwood Jasperware, often used for storing small items like jewelry or keepsakes. The decorative motifs, featuring classical figures and floral elements, are characteristic of the Neoclassical style that heavily influenced Wedgwood's designs during the late 18th and 19th centuries, and continued to be produced in later periods.
Care
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Design
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