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Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Ships, the Clipper Ship, Great Republic Clipper

$2,500per set

£1,902.13per set

€2,191.65per set

CA$3,549.22per set

A$3,807.68per set

CHF 2,042.36per set

MX$45,843.90per set

NOK 25,746.33per set

SEK 23,477.09per set

DKK 16,374.52per set

About the Item

Under Full Sail: Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques of Clipper Ships ________________________________________ This is a handsome pair of framed Wedgwood Porcelain Plaques from a limited-edition series, commemorating two of the most famous sailing vessels of the 19th century: the Clipper Ship Great Republic and the Clipper Ship Hurricane. The plaques feature high-quality reproductions of classic maritime paintings, creating decorative and historically resonant images: • Plaque 1: Clipper Ship Great Republic Depicts the impressive vessel under full sail on heavy seas, reproduced from an original painting by Skillet (likely a variant or misspelling of the original artist, but named as such on the plaque). • • Plaque 2: Clipper Ship Hurricane Depicts the ship surrounded by choppy seas and other vessels, reproduced from a famous original painting by the renowned American marine artist James E. Buttersworth (1817–1894). The plaques are set within simple, complementary wooden frames and include a small gilt-brass plaque engraved with the ship’s name. • Manufacturer: Wedgwood (Etruria Barlaston Works, England) • Subject: Famous 19th Century Clipper Ships • Date: circa 1976–1981 (Modern Limited Edition) • Medium: Transfer-Printed Porcelain Plaque, Reproduction of Original Oil Paintings • Dimensions (Overall): 9 3/4 inches High x 12 1/4 inches Wide Marking Attribution The reverse of each plaque is clearly marked, providing provenance and details of the limited-edition status: • Factory Mark: "Wedgwood of Etruria Barlaston / Made in England." (This mark was used after the company consolidated operations at its new Barlaston factory, built in the late 1930s/early 1940s). • Source Citation: Full printed credit is given for the original artwork, noting reproduction "with the permission of the Peabody Museum" (now the Peabody Essex Museum, a leading maritime institution), confirming the high-quality source of the images. Historical Context: Maritime Nostalgia and Clipper Ships These plaques appeal directly to the romance of the great sailing era, which peaked in the mid-19th century. • The Clipper Ship Era: Clipper ships were the fastest sailing vessels ever built, designed for high-speed transport of precious cargo during the gold rush and tea trade (c. 1840s–1860s). o The Great Republic (1853), designed by Donald McKay, was the largest wooden ship ever built when launched. o The Hurricane (1851) was known for setting exceptional speed records, a feat often immortalized by marine painters like James E. Buttersworth. • Collectible Reproductions: By the mid-20th century, Wedgwood leveraged its reputation for quality by producing limited-edition commemorative series. These plaques celebrate a glorious chapter in maritime history, translating classic 19th-century oil paintings onto porcelain for collectors of both fine Wedgwood and naval history. References • Manufacturer Archives: Wedgwood factory marks for the Etruria Barlaston period (post-1940). • Peabody Museum / Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) Collections: The institution's renowned maritime art collection holds the original paintings or prints used for these commercial reproductions, validating their historical source. • Marine Art History: Works by James E. Buttersworth, one of the foremost 19th-century painters of American and British shipping. (Ref: NY9729A-icr)

Creator:
Wedgwood (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)Width: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
American Classical (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Porcelain
Place of Origin:
England
Period:
1970-1979
Date of Manufacture:
1976-1981
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Downingtown, PA
Reference Number:
Seller: NY9729A-icr1stDibs: LU861026745452

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Arguably the most celebrated of all English ceramics makers, Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by potter Josiah Wedgwood (1730–95) in Staffordshire, which was home at one time to hundreds of pottery workshops. The company is famed for its Jasperware — molded neoclassical stoneware vases, plates and other pieces inspired by ancient cameo glass, featuring white figures, scenes and decorative elements set in relief on a matte-colored background. The best-known background hue is light blue, but Wedgwood’s iconic silhouettes also appear on green, lilac, yellow, black and even white grounds. Some antique Wedgwood dinnerware pieces and other items feature three or more colors.

The Wedgwood firm first came to prominence for its tableware, which quickly gained favor in aristocratic households throughout Britain and Europe. In 1765, Wedgwood was commissioned to create a cream-colored earthenware service for Queen Charlotte, consort of King George III. The queen was so thrilled with her new china that Wedgwood was given permission to call himself “Potter to Her Majesty,” and the decorative style became known as Queen’s Ware.

Not to be outdone, Catherine the Great of Russia commissioned her own set of Wedgwood china in 1773. Nearly 200 years later, the firm created a 1,200-piece service for the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. In recent years, leading designers including Jasper Conran and Vera Wang have collaborated with Wedgwood — in the tradition of such distinguished 18th-century artists such as the painter George Stubbs and metalsmith Matthew Boulton.

From plates and other dinnerware to decorative items like urns, cachepots and candlesticks, Wedgwood designs lend a traditional air to Anglophile interiors. And even if you have to make your own tea, you may find it comforting to sip it from a delicate cup that was manufactured in the same Stoke-on-Trent kiln that produced Her Majesty’s tea service. Be sure to keep your pinky raised.

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