Wedgwood Etruria & Barlaston Backstamp on Creamware

This image displays the underside of a ceramic piece, specifically featuring the maker's marks for Wedgwood. The piece appears to be made of cream-colored earthenware, often referred to as 'Queen's Ware.' The surface shows a slightly matte or eggshell finish typical of mid-20th-century ivory bodies. The markings are diverse: there is a circular printed backstamp that reads 'ETRURIA & BARLASTON' surrounding the 'WEDGWOOD' name and 'MADE IN ENGLAND,' which indicates a production date likely between 1940 and the early 1960s. Above this circular mark, there are impressed codes, including a sequence that appears to be '3 J 52' or similar; historical Wedgwood impressed marks often utilize three-letter codes where the last letter represents the year of manufacture (e.g., 'J' for 1907 or later cycles). There is also a distinct heart-shaped impressed mark and a separate 'MADE IN ENGLAND' stamp. The visible section shows a smooth foot ring and a clean surface, though some minor kiln stilt marks or surface irregularities are visible. The craftsmanship reflects the high industrial standards of the Barlaston factory, which was established to modernize production while maintaining the quality associated with the original Etruria site.