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A Vision in Pale Cerulean: Rare 1880s Wedgwood St. Louis Tea Set
Discover a masterwork of ceramic history with this …
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A Vision in Pale Cerulean: Rare 1880s Wedgwood St. Louis Tea Set
Discover a masterwork of ceramic history with this exquisite 3-piece Wedgwood Jasperware tea set. Draped in the rarest, palest blue dip ever produced by the legendary pottery, this set transcends the standard "Wedgwood Blue" to offer something far more ethereal and luminous.
The collection features the seldom-seen St. Louis pattern, dating precisely to the early 1880s. While firmly rooted in the Neoclassical tradition, the "sensual forms" of these pieces—curvaceous, fluid, and tactile—act as a sophisticated herald to the Art Nouveau movement that would soon sweep the design world.
Highlights of This Collection
The "Pale Glow": Unlike the deeper cobalt or standard blues, this set possesses a soft, inner radiance and a "dip" finish that feels like silk to the touch.
Rare St. Louis Pattern: A connoisseur’s find, featuring immutably classicist bas-relief decoration that contrasts beautifully against the delicate body.
Exceptional Silhouette: The marriage of traditional motifs with a forward-thinking, organic shape makes this a true bridge between Victorian elegance and modern art.
Collector's Note: This set is more than a service; it is a museum-quality representation of late 19th-century innovation. Its rarity and pristine aesthetic make it a cornerstone acquisition for any serious Jasperware enthusiast.
Measurements:
Pot - 5"Wx8.5"DX4"H
Sugar - 4"Wx5"DX4"H
Cream - 3.5"Wx4.5"DX3.5"H
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 8.5ʺD × 4ʺH
- Brand
- Josiah Wedgwood
- Period
- Late 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pottery
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Sky Blue
- Condition Notes
- Very good condition with slight tea stains. There are no chips, cracks or repairs visible under black light. The stains … moreVery good condition with slight tea stains. There are no chips, cracks or repairs visible under black light. The stains could be removed very easily with food grade hydrogen peroxide. less
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