Preliminary identification

Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Diamond Trinket Box

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Overview

A classic example of Wedgwood's iconic Jasperware, featuring a matte 'Portland Blue' stoneware body with white bas-relief 'sprigged' decoration.

Story

Josiah Wedgwood spent years and over 5,000 failed experiments in the 1770s trying to perfect this specific ceramic body, which he intended to mimic the appearance of ancient Roman cameo glass.

Maker / Origin

Josiah Wedgwood was a scientific potter and a marketing visionary who transformed pottery from a cottage industry into a global powerhouse.

Condition & Value

The relief appears crisp and intact with no visible 'bleeding' of the blue pigment into the white clay. There are no obvious chips to the sharp corners of the diamond shape, which are the most vulnerable areas. The matte surface appears clean and free of the finger oils that can often stain these pieces.

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Market Analysis

Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.

Value Drivers

▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact

Concerns

▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues

Best Venue

Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.

Comparable Sales

5 comps

Regional auction

· Jun 2024

Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.

$1,280

SOLD

Dealer archive

· Mar 2024

Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.

$1,450

SOLD

Marketplace sale

· Jan 2024

Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.

$980

SOLD

Estate platform

· Oct 2023

Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.

$1,150

SOLD

Auction result

· Aug 2023

Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.

$1,375

SOLD