Unbox with us some of the most unusual Wedgwood items to exist, and discover the unique craftsmanship and history behind the limited edition pieces. Perfect for collectors and Wedgwood fans alike!
Not just your traditional blue and white pottery, Josiah Wedgwood's early experiments with jasperware (unglazed, matte pottery) in the 18th century produced an explosion of wacky rainbow-colored ceramic objects. From high fashion to home comforts, join curator Michael Ruddy as he shows us some of the more bizarre collectibles produced – from a vintage rotary-dial telephone and luxury ladies' shoes with a ceramic heel, to a classic blue and white biscuit barrel and wearable Wedgwood jewelry. Find out how the Wedgwood pottery originally created intricate neoclassical relief ornamentation inspired by Greek and Roman imagery, and take a peek at Josiah Wedgwood's original experiment books and 'trial trays', documenting his top-secret formula...
- 00:00 What is jasperware?
- 01:33 Wedgwood's experiments & 'trial trays'
- 03:08 Relief ornamentation & neoclassical symbols
- 03:34 1950s shoes with jasperware high-heel
- 04:45 Pink jasperware rotary telephone
- 06:05 Tri-color cameo brooch with zodiac signs
- 07:17 Pendant with cupids and faux pearls
- 08:07 1980s necklace designed by Wendy Ramshaw
- 09:08 Victorian blue jasperware biscuit barrel
