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All relevant comments submitted into this discussion forum will be added to the website at the end of each working day. Please note that as a Museum we are not licensed to comment on values for any purpose, not even that of insurance. We would suggest that a local auctioneer or valuer would be best able to help you with this aspect of your enquiry On Sunday 8th June, Jack Burden of Tamarac, USA, wrote: Hello. I have what I believe is a Wedgwood medallion but I'm not positive. The reason for my doubt is that the medallion is a purple hue blue with a lady carrying a bouquet of flowers and two sheep at her feet. However, the reverse side is completely white and has the word 'Wedgwood' with the letter 'W' above it. The backside is also very smooth and has a slick texture somewhat like a porcelain. The front side blue colour also has some discolouring and the lady has some tiny specks of blue as though someone was very messy with their painting. It's 1¾" x 1¼" and is encased in a unmarked 10K frame. Something about this medallion just doesn't look right and I was hoping to find some information. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. On Wednesday 28th May, Frances Salter of Hertfordshire, UK, wrote: I have a brown teapot marked 'Wedgwood'. It has a tea leaf divider inside. You tip the teapot up and put the water in and then place the tea pot the right way and the tea leaves are the other side of the strainer. My grandfather had this for years. Can anybody tell me anything about this? Thanks. On Sunday 25th May, Jackie Richardson of Miami, Florida, USA, wrote: I'm curious to find out more about the Portland Vase I acquired from my great grandmother. It is blue. It's either 7" or 7½" tall. I'm looking for my measuring tape for exact height. Markings include words in small print - 'Wedgwood', 'England' and the letter 'Y'. Another possible mark. Very small line dot on rim - could be a scratch. On Thursday 22nd May, Martin Watt from Aberdeen, Scotland, wrote: I wondered if anyone could help. I would appreciate any information about a salad bowl we have found. It's a dark green colour on the outside with flower patterns. Inside the bowl there is also a flower pattern on the base with a gold rim. The bottom says 'Wedgwood', 'metallised bone china', 'Made in England'. It has a couple of numbers and also in gold reads 'Hand Painted 'M Irvine'. Anything at all about it would be appreciated I have searched the internet but can't seem to find anything like it. Thank you in advance. On Wednesday 21st May, Ron Young from Cross Lanes, WV, USA, wrote: Hello. I have the Wedgwood Garden Club AK8565 pattern. I'm looking for the milk jug that goes with the Teapot and sugar bowl. Does anyone have one that they would like to sell? Please e-mail me. wedgwood@verizon.net. Thank you and God Bless. Oh, if your catholic, I sell stuff on Ebay under Wedgwood692000. On Friday 4th April, Patricia Garrod from Devon, UK, wrote: I have 5 figurines of the black & white Hyde Park Collection. I understand there is 12 althogether in this collection. Could you tell what year they were made? I have found only one in the last 10 years. On Saturday 22nd March, Judy Crisp from Melbourne, Australia, wrote: I have in my possession a large Wedgwood bowl. It has 'Wedgwood' ( in an arc) on the back. It is a black transfer design and in the centre of the bowl is a lake and an old fashioned boat of some sort on it and a castle surrounded by trees on the far shore. Around the outer edge of the bowl, the design is grape leaves and fruit. I believe this is a very old piece (about 1764) and would love some further information on it. Does anyone have a piece like it as I believe Josiah Wedgwood only made six pieces of this design. On Wednesday 19th March, BB from Norfolk, UK, wrote: My Nan used to hand paint for Wedgwood and we have a few unusual pieces. One is a tall brown vase (apparently a gift from Wedgwood and only six were made) with a diamond pattern etched into the top and a large black and white plaque/picture approximately 18" wide x 8" deep. Does anyone know of any others that exist like this? On Wednesday 12th March, Ron Young from Cross Lanes, West Virginia, USA, wrote: I have read a few comments about people needing repair to Wedgwood pieces. I do not know how good these people are but from the repairs they have made and shown in photos they seem to be pretty competent. Here is the link. http://www.chinarepairsandrestorations.com/example pages/. On Monday 25th February, Murray Batycki from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, wrote: I have a Wedgwood plate - 6", scalloped edges, asian-looking, orange and brown/black trees, lovebirds, a bridge, not Willow-Pattern, no people on the bridge. Has Wedgwood & Co Ltd on back, has the unicorn, a recessed mark (paddle-like) with a '35' with diamond shape below. I can't find a darned thing out about it. Please help. Thank you so much. On Sunday 24th February, Grace Devenport from Moberly, USA, wrote: I have a Wedgwood plate with the Jackson Monument. On the back it reads: 'Jackson Monument, Maison Blanche, New Orleans' with two stamps. One says: 'Etruria & Barlaston, Wedgwood, Made in England'. The other says 'Engraved in Wedgwood Studios' with a symbol lower on the plate is an etching that of 3 x 50 and IV handpainted next to it. I would love to know any information about this plate. My search on the web has uncovered absolutely nothing. Thank You So Much. On Sunday 17th February, Sandra Grossl from Mount Sterling, KY, USA, wrote: I have a piece of Wedgwood Creamware that I believe dates between 1924 and 1929. I believe the pattern number is in red and reads '519' or '5191'. It's a little hard to make out. There is an 'S' embossed in the plate with a '4B' embossed underneath. Also the name 'WEDGWOOD' embossed in the centre and 'WEDGWOOD' underlined with 'Etruria England' underneath that and 'Made in England' under that. It appears to be stamped in black or brown. There is also a large '5' near the centre that is stamped in black or brown. The plate has a scalloped border with a fan design and has a Geisha girl seated at a table of some sort with a tree behind her. I can attach pictures if anyone thinks they can help with this. I would appreciate any information. On Thursday 14th February, Tony Ferneyhough from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, UK, wrote: I have a figure with this information stamped on the base: The High Society Collection - Philippa - Wedgwood - Porcelain - Made in England. I cannot find any reference to this collection anywhere. Has anyone any information about it, please? Thanks. On Saturday 26th January, Stephanie Haines from St Mary's City, USA, wrote: I am looking for any information on Wedgwood plates - Birds of Southern Africa. They are a first edition of a first in a series of 4 circa 1952-53. On Tuesday 15th January, Janet Studtmann from Scottsdale, Arizona, USA, wrote: I'm looking for information on the Wedgwood plates that contain the etchings of artist Marguerite Kirmse. They depict dogs - sporting, non-sporting, etc. I have one with Scotties and Westies on produced in the 1930's. The markings on back are "6 X 55". This is a 10 inch plate with oak leaf border. On Sunday 13th January, Doreen Koretz from Lexington, Massachusetts, USA, wrote: I cannot find any information on the web on the following pieces I inherited: Marked Wedgwood of Etruria @ Barlaston, Made in England, stamped 1L53 (might be LL53) and with the following additional markings: CMH6445 (might be EMH6445). White dessert sized majolica (leaves) plate with blue and silver trim, centre has a blue and silver flower. Any information would be greatly appreciated. On Monday 7th January, Helen from Stafford, UK, wrote:
Some time ago I purchased a beautiful Wedgwood plate. It appears to be in a
1950's style, creamy yellow in colour with black design in the 'Homemaker'
style of a pot of ivy standing on a coffee table. On Monday 30th July, Jon Cherry from Dublin, Ireland, wrote: I have a coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl. They are about 60 years old and are traditionally shaped white china with hand painted blue and silver small flowers. The number on the bottom is 3364. Can anyone identify? On Saturday 23rd June, Margaret Kenney from Stone, UK, wrote: I have a coffee pot, milk jug and sugar bowl. They are about 60 years old and are traditionally shaped white china with hand painted blue and silver small flowers. The number on the bottom is 3364. Can anyone identify? On Friday 8th June, Doug Hounsome from Christchurch, UK, wrote: I have been give two Wedgwood items and would love to know what they are. They are mustard-coloured saucer-like, approximately 4.75" in diameter. If you look at them from what would seem to be the top side, they are stepped downwards and inwards - in ridges - to a slightly raised 'hump' in the base, with the word 'Wedgwood' engraved in it which would lead you to believe that they should be viewed from the other side. If this is the case, you see what looks like an inverted saucer with smoothly rising sides culminating in a dished top with a ridge around it. I have been told they are paint saucers, but this seems unlikely. Can anyone help please? On Sunday 3rd June 2007, Andy Phillips from Taunton, UK, wrote: I have just acquired a small black vase with the Wedgwood stamp on the base and what looks like a 'W' over to one side. I have looked at the various types of impressed Wedgwood names and it does not appear to be the sans serif one. The vase stands 5 inches high and has 4 angels embossed onto it depicting scenes of gathering in hay, holding a bird and using a scythe. I am not clear what the last scene depicts. The vase also has a garland of leaves running just underneath the rim. I can't find any pictures of vases that are all black and look like this one. Does anybody known anything more about it?
On Tuesday 22nd May 2007, Pammy Chugh from Grimsby, UK, wrote: Hello - can someone help me please? I recently purchased at a car boot sale a plate that has flowers on the serving side. On the back it says wedgwood garden club e d m e and nomesia. Pat num 94 24 7 written is k9508 wedgwood 2 u 52. Can anyone tell me anything about this please as it is my first piece. On Wednesday 9th May, Linda Tyler from San Angelo, Texas, USA, wrote: I would appreciate help in identifying a piece. It is a 5" saucer that has a significant hand-painted design. The centre has several Chinese language characters in black with gold accent. There are five design elements around the edge, the most distinctive being a rabbit. These elements all have some hand-painted medium-blue trim and gold accents. This is a beautiful piece. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
On Thursday 29th March 2007, David Berger from Mooresville, USA, wrote: I have a set of federal city plates. The blind stamp on the back bottom of each plate says Wedgwood together with a number, letter and '64' in a line. Two of the plates say '4 O 64', one says '7 T 64', and one says '9 T 64'. One of the plates has initials below the '64'. I believe the letters to be 'CD', 'GD' or maybe even 'ED'? Can someone give me some information on how these numbers work and who might have signed them? On Thursday 8th March 2007, Stephanie Wedgwood from Sand Francisco, USA, wrote: I have a lovely Wedgwood plate (inscribed Wedgwood, Etruria, England on the back, with a big E above, and a P under the writing) with an oval shield in the middle - likely a coat of arms and a lion and a unicorn to either side of an oval shield saying 'Honi soit qui mal y pense.' There are red roses and a crown on the shield which is gold with white/black fur around its bottom. Oak leaves and acorns are around the outside rim of the plate, I don't know the date or purpose - perhaps commemorative of the Queen's coronation? Any information? On Monday 5th March 2007, Richard Shaw from Derby, United Kingdom, wrote: I have a three-ring Stennet Wilson Sherringham design candlestick. There is no Wedgwood mark on the base. Can anyone tell me why they didn't mark them all please? Thanks in advance. On Thursday 15th February, Amanda Rice from Nottingham, United Kingdom, wrote: I have acquired a honey pot that has a hunting scene around it and a fox on the lid. Underneath are the words 'Wedgwood Dye Ken John Peel 1829'. Etruria England with 'ck5236' and a small 'm'. Has anybody any info regarding this piece?? On Wednesday 5th February, Judith Wright from Luton, United Kingdom, wrote: I have a collection of white and brown Wedgwood plates, bowls and shaped 'platters'. There is a coat of arms in the middle and the pattern around the edge is the signs of the zodiac or a plainer pattern with flowers in 3 places. The stamp marks on the bases are not very clear but are either 'Wedgwood' with two stars or a very faint 3 character stamp which looks like 'WGD'. These were recently inherited. I am intrigued by their age and history and would be grateful for any information.
On Wednesday 24th January, Ken Peck from Newmarket, United Kingdom, wrote: I have a jasperware terracotta bowl which is currently advertised on e-bay. It is 8 inches in diameter but I have not seen another in this colour. Is it rare? On Tuesday 16th January, Stuart Almond from Preston, United Kingdom, wrote: Hi. I've got an eight-set collection of Wedgwood street sellers plates. They are all in boxes with certificates. Just wondering how much they are worth? On Sunday 7th January, Ken Smith of Coychurch, United Kingdom, wrote: Your figurines were made in the Welsh Porcelain Factory in Maesteg, South Wales, in the late 1980's. 5,000 pairs were made and shipped to Saudi Arabia for speculative sale. All had the heads snapped off by the religious police because as human figures they offended Sharia law. A small overrun of about 50 pairs were sold off in the factory shop. I too have a pair. HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FRIENDS OF THE WEDGWOOD MUSEUM On Wednesday 6th December, Marcia Hixson of Little Rock, USA, wrote: I have recently purchased a tablet measuring 8 x 12 inches. It is beautifully painted with a scene of a pond with trees and a small female figure in a long dress. The back is impressed 'wedgwood' with serifs and the initials 'BRT' (I think). I would like very much to know the painter of this tile. Can you make a suggestion as to where I might find this information? Thanks. On Thursday 30th November, Gary Harris of Ipswich, UK, wrote: I have recently acquired a lovely little Wedgwood pot with a silver lid. The lid has a small cut-out which was obviously intended to house a small spoon. I would say this piece is a marmalade or honey pot. The pot itself is decorated with a vividly coloured hunt scene. On the pot's base there is a round motif. In the centre a young man wearing a top hat encircled with the words 'DYE KEN JOHN PEEL 1829' and around that 'Wedgwood Etruria England'. Then there is some hand painted ID 'CK3236N'. I have tried to find reference to this piece on-line but with no success. I have found other pieces with the same design but not the same pot. I would be extremely grateful if anyone could throw some light on this for me or supply me with a link of a good on-line catalogue. On Friday 27th October, Tammy Parks from Siloam Springs, Arkansas, USA, wrote: I am trying to find someone with any information pertaining to Wedgwood's Terra Cotta Jasperware. The set that I have is from the mid to late 1940's. I am having a VERY difficult time trying to obtain any information about this particular pattern. Thank You. On Thursday 19th October, Stephanie Ellis from Castlemaine, Australia, wrote: I have a lidded Wedgwood teapot. The imprints underneath are: 1: WEDGWOOD, 2: W, 3: 30 and 4: D. These markings are all separate from each other. The design seems to be Queensware in a light blue. Given that England does not appear underneath, I would think this teapot is pre 1891, but I'm not sure of anything further in terms of dating it. Can anyone assist? On Sunday 24th September, Len Morton of Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK, wrote: I have a lovely florally decorated coffee pot of the silver inverted helmet shape. It has the signature 'E J Everhard' on it but I have been unable to find out anything about this artist. Can anyone enlighten me? On Monday 24th July, Nancy Zimbalist from New Hartford, USA, wrote: I have a 10½" Wedgwood bowl (lustre or iridescent) with fanciful scenery inside and out featuring fairies with cymbals, groves of trees, ladybugs, cypress trees, birds with fairies riding them and more. Every colour imaginable is on the surfaces and on the bottom is 'Wedgwood of England', the numbers 2496 followed by an illegible number and an insignia that looks like a "W" on a little stand. Can you help me identify this bowl? On Sunday 2nd July, Susan Miranda from Huntington, USA, wrote: I had a Franklin Roosevelt bust. I know it was very rare and it accidentally got broken, I'm afraid. What was it worth? Do you know what it may have sold for? On Tuesday 27th June, Gary Howes from Wokingham, Berkshire, UK, wrote: I have two Wedgwood 'Arab' figurines, one in White (with black detail/tassel to head dress) and the other also in white robes but with red-chequered head dress and same black detail/tassel). Does anyone have any information on their production - dates, history, why/what for, etc?. Any info would be highly valued. On Thursday 22nd June, Maryah Sautter from Horseshoe Bay, Texas, USA, wrote: I have a 10 place setting of Wedgwood Queens Ware Lavender on Cream in mint condition and want to sell it. There are also some unique pieces in the set such as a covered creamer and sugar bowl. Any advise as to how to sell the set would be appreciated. Email msautter@getyers.com. On Monday 12th June, Mr Bennett from Kamuela, Hawaii, wrote: I would appreciate anyone having any knowledge about a Wedgwood Astrological Bull to share that knowledge with me. I only know that it was purchased in North Africa or Germany sometime in the 1950's, possibly Tangers. My mother carried it home in her arms by sea, and put great stock in it. Thank you. On Wednesday 31st May, Christopher Price from Shrewsbury, England, wrote: Please can anyone help me to identify these Wedgwood flasks. They appear to be unglazed. They stand 12" tall and are 6" in diameter maximum. They have Wedgwood serif impressed marks on each base with the letter 'A' on its side under the mark. They also have a small * asterisk mark in the centre of the base. They have stoppers but unfortunately the stoppers have been damaged, one more than the other one. Please see photos of flasks and marks. Any assistance with dating and identification of what they are, were used for would be gratefully received.
On Monday 17th April, Patrick from London wrote: Hi. Has anyone an example of a piece with this design by Harry Powell for a plate circa 1911? On Tuesday 25th October, Toom Slevin from New York, USA, wrote: Could someone please tell me when was Wedgwood Charnwood 3984 discontinued? On Tuesday 30th August, Francis from Montreal, Canada, wrote: Wedgwood 'Morning Glory' Patrician - these are the markings shown on the bottom along with 2 greenish-grey marks and 4 red markings. Also marked 'Made In England. This looks to me to be an obvious fake. Any comments appreciated. On Friday 17th June, Patricia from London wrote: Can anyone tell me if reproductions of Wedgwood basalt are common? Clearing my mother's house I came across two portrait medallions in black basalt - one of Nelson and the other of Josiah Wedgwood. Both were framed in black and gold wooden frames and glued onto a green baize material. As a lover and collector of all things Wedgwood I was really excited, but upon removing one of them I was disappointed that there were no marks at all so obviously not Wedgwood. Who would have made them and are they modern? Thank you to anyone who may be able to shed any light on this. On Sunday 13th March, Ed of Burlingame/San Francisco, USA, wrote: I am just curious about having repairs done on a few Wedgwood teapots. I live in the San Francisco California area. On Monday 7th March 2005, Paul H Lauer of Ridgefield, USA wrote: To Adele: There have been many blues over the years. Ignoring the lighter and slate grey blues of the 18th century, 'Cobalt' blue has been around forever. 'Portland' blue, much lighter, was introduced around 1972 to attempt to cash in on the publicity generated when an original Portland Vase sold a year or so earlier for $50,000. 'Royal' blue was introduced in 1963 according to Harry Buten's book 'Wedgwood ABC but not Middle E'. So if it is indeed royal blue, your teapot dates from 1963 on. Anything else on the bottom? Any numbers or letters would help in dating more precisely. There's some further interesting information at http://ciar-roisin.net/wedgwood/. On Friday 25th February 2005, Paul H Lauer of Ridgefield, USA wrote: This picture is of an earthenware plaque, 31½" x 20", unmarked, with a painting signed and dated 1898 by Thomas Allen (who was Art Director of the factory at the time) so the plaque is most likely Wedgwood. There are four or so larger oval plaques painted upon by George Stubbs in the Leverhulme Gallery. Other than those, mine is the largest I know of. Any challengers?
On Friday 25th February 2005, Paul H Lauer of Ridgefield, USA wrote: To Carolyn: Contact Paul at CP Restorations (cprest@snet.net). Very reasonable and very good. To Ellen: I couldn't lift it to look under it if my life depended on it! On Wednesday 9th February, Ellen Rubell of Wallingford, USA, wrote: What an AMAZING basalt urn! I think you would have to win the prize for having the biggest one! What are the marks? On Tuesday 8th February, Carolyn Spohrer of Richmond, Virginia, USA, wrote: Unfortunately, a treasured Wedgwood plate, (actually an oversize ashtray with the City of London seal), fell off a shelf and broke in several large pieces. Any recommendations in the USA for repair? Thanks. On Friday 4th February 2005, Paul H Lauer of Ridgefield, USA wrote: I recently purchased a 35½" tall undecorated basalt volute krater urn. I would like to claim ownership of the largest known. Does anyone know of a larger? Does anyone know anything about mine?
On Monday 31st January 2005, Amanda Maylin of the UK wrote: Has anyone any information on Hannah Webb? She was a painter about 100 years ago I think. Thank you. |
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