Early 20th Century Wedgwood Caneware With Primrose Terracotta - Rare Form

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Description

A truly special piece of early 20th century caneware with primrose terracotta decorative leaves - as English as English can … Read more A truly special piece of early 20th century caneware with primrose terracotta decorative leaves - as English as English can be.
Product Details
Material: Caneware with terracotta accents
Decoration: Primrose terracotta decorative leaves
Period: Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 3.5" x 2"
Manufacturing: Made using Josiah Wedgwood's original jasperware and terracotta process
Condition
Very good vintage condition with beautiful original finish intact.
About Caneware
The concept behind "Caneware" was to mimic the use of bamboo in classical design and bring it forward into a refined ceramic style. This distinctive Wedgwood body creates pieces that capture the natural, organic feel of bamboo while maintaining the sophisticated craftsmanship Wedgwood is renowned for.
Historical Significance
This piece represents continuity in Wedgwood's manufacturing traditions:

Made using the same designs created in the same place then as now
Few modifications from original 18th-century techniques
Process invented by Josiah Wedgwood himself
Combines jasperware expertise with terracotta artistry

About the Primrose Terracotta Decoration
The primrose-colored terracotta leaves create a beautiful contrast against the caneware body, showcasing Wedgwood's mastery of multi-toned ceramic decoration. This color combination epitomizes English ceramic artistry and garden-inspired design motifs.
Style & Details

Style: Arts & Crafts/English Garden inspired
Period: Early 20th Century
Origin: Staffordshire, England
Material: Caneware with terracotta decoration
Color: Natural cane with primrose terracotta accents
Technique: Traditional Wedgwood jasperware process

Perfect for collectors of early Wedgwood, English ceramics, or those who appreciate the refined interpretation of natural forms in pottery. A rare example of Wedgwood's caneware production with beautiful terracotta accent work.
A quintessentially English piece that brings garden-inspired elegance to any collection. See less