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Wedgwood Neo-classical Large Cachepots and Stands, A Pair, Late 18th Century
$7,500per set
£5,713.75per set
€6,520.75per set
CA$10,539.27per set
A$11,485.95per set
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NOK 77,003.37per set
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About the Item
Wedgwood Pearlware Neoclassical Cachepots and Stands,
A Pair
(Late 18th Century)
This handsome Pair of Wedgwood Cachepots and Underdishes, dating from the Late 18th Century, represents a sophisticated example of Pearlware pottery decorated in the Neoclassical style. These large, circular vessels were designed by the renowned Wedgwood factory to hold and conceal plain flowerpots, marrying utility with high-style decoration.
The cachepots are characterized by their striking contrast and precise molding. The body features a dense series of concave reeded panels coated in a rich chocolate brown slip, with the vertical ridges left in crisp white. The upper edge is ornamented with two meticulously detailed white bands:
A lower band featuring tiny, raised white "pearls" between two thin raised white lines.
An upper band with alternating classical motifs, specifically a repeating pattern of a standing stylized plant and an anthemion (a fan-like classical floral ornament).
The accompanying circular underdishes follow the same color scheme, featuring wide bands of chocolate brown slip separated by narrow white raised bands, mirroring the elegant contrast of the pots. The overall effect is one of refined, architectural severity typical of the late 18th-century decorative arts.
Dimensions:
Overall (Cachepot
Underdish): 8 3/4 inches high x 11 1/4 inches wide (22.23 cm high x 28.58 cm wide).
Cache Pot: 8 1/2 inches high x 11 1/4 inches diameter.
Underdish: 11 1/4 inches diameter x 2 inches high at rim.
Historical Context: Wedgwood, Pearlware, and the Neoclassical Garden
These cachepots are examples of Pearlware, a refined form of earthenware developed by Josiah Wedgwood I around 1779. Pearlware utilizes a blue-tinted glaze (often achieved by adding cobalt oxide) over a white body, which serves to enhance the whiteness and eliminate the yellowish cast of earlier Creamware, making the white relief work pop against colored backgrounds.
The design of the cachepots is firmly rooted in the Neoclassical movement, which dominated European and British taste from the 1760s through the early 19th century. Wedgwood was a chief proponent of this style, drawing heavily on motifs rediscovered during the archaeological excavations of Pompeii and Herculaneum. The anthemion, reeded paneling, and the beaded "pearl" band were all signatures of this classical revival.
Cachepots were a fashionable necessity for wealthy homes during this era, used to decorate interiors and formal garden spaces, bringing the formality of the architecture to the display of plants. The impressed mark WEDGWOOD in upper case on the bases confirms their manufacture by the leading Staffordshire factory, demonstrating their commitment to producing elegant and technically excellent wares for the discerning consumer.
Condition: Good antique condition, consistent with age. Noted historical imperfections include a star crack on one base and a small, invisible chip to one pot's rim.
(Ref: NY10673-ccrr)
- Dimensions:Height: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)Diameter: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1785
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. One base with a star crack- see last photo.
- Seller Location:Downingtown, PA
- Reference Number:Seller: NY10673-ccrr1stDibs: LU861042871552
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