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…Prepare to fall head over heels for this utterly charming 1950s Wedgwood heart-shaped lidded box that's practically bursting with romantic …
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…Prepare to fall head over heels for this utterly charming 1950s Wedgwood heart-shaped lidded box that's practically bursting with romantic appeal. Crafted in that signature sage-green Jasperware with delicate white relief figures dancing across its curves, this little treasure was clearly made for storing love letters, precious trinkets, or perhaps just the memory of a perfect moment.
The heart shape fits perfectly in your palm like it was meant to be held close, while the fitted lid sits with that satisfying click that only quality craftsmanship delivers. Those ethereal white classical figures seem to be whispering sweet secrets against the matte green backdrop - each detail applied by hand with the kind of care that makes modern mass production look positively barbaric.
The Romance Behind the Craft
By the 1950s, Wedgwood had been perfecting the art of making hearts flutter for nearly two centuries. This little charmer represents the post-war era when romance was back in fashion and people craved beautiful objects that spoke to the soul rather than just filling space.
The heart shape wasn't just decorative whimsy - it was Wedgwood's way of capturing that universal symbol of love in their legendary Jasperware medium. Each piece required extra skill to mold those curves without losing the crisp detail that makes the white reliefs pop like tiny porcelain cameos. Measures 5" x 4" x3" aprox.
Condition
This sweethearts has been cherished through the decades - no chips to break your heart, no cracks to spoil the romance. The lid still nestles perfectly in place, and those white figures remain as crisp as the day some skilled artisan pressed them into the green clay. A few gentle whispers of age that only add to its vintage allure.
A perfect love story waiting for its next chapter. What secrets will you keep inside?
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 1.5ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styles
- Neoclassical
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Stoneware
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Light Green
- Condition Notes
- In near perfect condition In near perfect condition less
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