Wedgwood 250th Anniversary Jasperware Teapot w/ Lid
Enjoy a relaxing tea break while you bring a sense of history to any table. Crafted from sophisticated jasperware, this teapot and lid set features the iconic cornflower blue background and white relief.
Inspired by a classic motif originally designed for Wedgwood by Lady Elizabeth Templetown, the set features sculptured arabesque ornamentation of interlacing flowers. Creating an atmosphere of grace and grandeur in your household, the heirloom-quality style of the set is worthy of passing down through generations.
In celebration of Wedgwood's 250th anniversary, giftware has been created to commemorate the rich history. From its humble British beginnings to its iconic global status, Wedgwood has a classic English history that spans two and a half centuries of discovery, vision, experimentation, and exquisite design. This collection celebrates the highest level of craftsmanship, including 250 years of unique techniques and designs. In celebration of the anniversary, Wedgwood will also be organizing events around the globe. Part of the celebration will include a new 30,000 square foot Wedgwood Museum at the Staffordshire, England Wedgwood headquarters. On display will be 6,000 pottery archives, 75,000 manuscripts, 680 pattern books, and the results of 10,000 trials conducted by Josiah.
Complete the collection with the matching:
Creamer K25173
Sugar Bowl K25174
Cup & Saucer K25175
Additional Information:
Arrives in a classic Wedgwood box for easy gift giving. Measures 7.5"W x 6.9"H. For indoor use only. Made of stoneware. Imported.
About Lady Elizabeth Templetown:
An amateur artist and sculptor, Lady Elizabeth Templetown created designs for Wedgwood in the late 1700s. Many of her designs featured women and children tending to the house, which were termed the "Domestic Employment" series.
About Jasperware:
The most famous and prized of all Josiah Wedgwood's inventions is jasperware, which has been produced for more than 200 years. Available in a variety of colors, the unglazed vitreous body of jasperware provides the perfect background for various classic scenes in bas-relief. Its name derives from the fact that the material resembles the natural stone jasper.
Emphasizing Wedgwood's attention to the finest details, commitment to superior quality and presentation, jasperware was originally developed in the 1770s and continues to be a favorite with collectors worldwide. There were thousands of recorded trials, hopes raised and dashed, before Wedgwood was pleased with his new finely-grained stoneware. Jasperware is capable of "receiving colors through its whole surface, in a manner which no other body, ancient or modern has been known to do". Wedgwood felt it was one of his greatest achievements. Subtle and sophisticated, the Wedgwood jasperware collection features a specially polished matte finish to give a finer texture to the surface. Wedgwood jasperware offers extensive gifting and collecting choices, as well as the liberty to enhance a home with classic pieces that are beautiful and useful.
Care Instructions:
Use a soft lint free cloth to remove surface dust using care around the relief. If necessary, wash with mild soap and hot water using care around relief.
Do not soak your jasperware or put it in the dishwasher.
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