19th Century Wedgwood Brewster Tea Set in Jasperware- 4 Pieces

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Museum-Quality Rarity: 1860s Wedgwood "Brewster" Three-Piece Tea Set

​This is not merely a tea service; it is a survivor. We … Read more Museum-Quality Rarity: 1860s Wedgwood "Brewster" Three-Piece Tea Set

​This is not merely a tea service; it is a survivor. We are proud to present a rare, three-piece Wedgwood tea set in the elusive "Brewster" pattern, dating to the early 1860s. Rendered in a deep, commanding dark blue, this set represents a peak of Victorian ceramic artistry, preserved in exceptional original condition.

​A Provenance of High Seas & Southern History
​The history of this set reads like a historical novel. Its journey began in 1861, when it was imported to Savannah aboard the SS Fingal—the most famous blockade runner of the American Civil War. Having successfully navigated the Union naval blockade, the set eventually became part of the storied collection of Alida Harper Fowlkes, a legendary antique dealer and figure in Savannah’s historic preservation movement.

Purchased during the 1930s at a sale from the iconic Sorrel-Weed-Cohen House, the set was later deaccessioned by the Society of the Cincinnati, further cementing its status as a piece of significant American heritage.
Pattern & Condition
The Brewster Pattern: Known for its intricate, botanical-inspired detailing, Brewster is rarely seen on the market today. Finding a complete three-piece set in this saturated dark blue hue is a true collector's "white whale."
Condition: Outstanding. Despite its perilous journey across the Atlantic and through the decades, the set maintains its vibrant glaze and structural integrity with remarkable clarity.

Why It Belongs in Your Collection
For the connoisseur of Wedgwood or the historian of the American South, this set offers a unique intersection of fine English craftsmanship and 19th-century maritime lore. It is a centerpiece that commands conversation and rewards close inspection.

Dimensions
6ʺW × 8ʺD × 6ʺH See less