British Ceramics Appraisal

Collection of Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Ceramics

This lot comprises a collection of Wedgwood blue Jasperware ceramics, known for their distinctive matte finish and white bas-relief decorations. The collection includes several pieces, notably an Australian Bicentennial plate and a Disneyland commemorative plate, both featuring detailed white-on-blue imagery and decorative borders. The Australian Bicentennial plate displays an intricate scene with a ship and figures, surrounded by text commemorating the event. The Disneyland plate showcases a castle motif, likely Cinderella's Castle, with a similar decorative border. Also present are a small vase or urn, a coffee cup and saucer duo with a spoon, and two smaller dishes or ashtrays. The pieces are uniformly presented in Wedgwood's classic 'Wedgwood Blue' color with contrasting white relief-molded designs. The craftsmanship is typical of Wedgwood Jasperware, featuring fine details in the applied white decorations. The items appear to be in good condition, with no immediately visible chips, cracks, or significant wear, which is often a testament to the durability of Jasperware or careful handling. The presence of original Wedgwood boxes for some items, as indicated by the 'Wedgwood' branding visible on the blue boxes, suggests that some pieces may be new old stock or particularly well-preserved. The overall height of one of the items, possibly the vase, is stated as 12.5cm, providing a scale reference for the collection. This collection likely dates from the late 20th century, given the bicentennial and Disneyland themes, placing it within a post-1970s and pre-2000s manufacturing period.