Preliminary identification
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Overview
A refined creamware cachepot featuring a hand-painted silver lustre grapevine motif with whimsical tendrils and stylized fruit. The piece bears the 'Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston' mark, signifying its production during the transition to the company's modern factory site.
Story
In 1940, Wedgwood moved to a modern 'garden factory' in Barlaston to escape industrial smog. This piece captures that fresh start, blending 18th-century lustre traditions with a clean, mid-century aesthetic for the modern home.
Maker / Origin
Founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759, the company revolutionized pottery through chemistry and mass production. By the 1940s, they were led by Josiah Wedgwood V, who focused on 'living' designs that bridged the gap between traditional craftsmanship and contemporary utility.
Condition & Value
The glaze appears bright with minimal visible crazing. There is slight shelf wear on the foot rim, which is expected. The silver lustre seems well-preserved without the common 'rubbing' or thinning often seen from over-cleaning. Excellent condition for its age.
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Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
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