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For the host who understands that a truly magnificent dinner party begins long before the main course is served, this …
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For the host who understands that a truly magnificent dinner party begins long before the main course is served, this exquisite second selection of Wedgwood Whitehall White (W4001) represents the height of mid-century formal dining.
Steeped in historical prestige, the lineage of the Whitehall design carries elite cultural capital—originally commissioned for use at 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, to anchor formal state dinners. This spectacular 17-piece lot features the ultimate crowning glory of the Whitehall serving line—the covered tureen—alongside a complete, elegant soup course service for eight.
Framed by the pattern’s signature heavy 22k raised gold vine gilding, this collection is a darling of the modern Grandmillennial design movement and a textbook example of Hollywood Regency glamour. Because the W4001 variant utilizes a pure white rim rather than a colored enamel band, it functions as a stylistic chameleon, allowing interior designers to effortlessly layer these rare pieces into contemporary tablescapes or display them as sculptural assets in a formal hutch.
The Estate Inventory (17 Total Pieces):
The Soup Service
8 Double-Handled Cream Soup Bowls (4.5” Diameter) — The epitome of formal dining elegance, featuring twin gilded handles and flawless gold vine borders.
8 Cream Soup Saucers (6.5” Diameter) — Deeply well-proportioned to anchor the double-handled bowls securely.
The Host Serving Centerpiece
1 Grand Covered Vegetable Tureen / Casserole — A breathtaking, heavy presentation piece complete with its original structural lid. Anchored by ornate, sculpted handles and a brilliant gold finial, it serves as an undeniable focal point for the table.
See our matching listing for full service for 8 to include serving dishes.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 2.5ʺH
- Brand
- Wedgwood
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Bone China
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Cream
- Condition Notes
- Meticulously preserved inside a high-class, smoke-free estate. Because specialty soup assets are traditionally reserved only for the grandest occasions, these … moreMeticulously preserved inside a high-class, smoke-free estate. Because specialty soup assets are traditionally reserved only for the grandest occasions, these pieces show virtually zero signs of age. Gold Trim: The heavy, textured 22k gold vine gilding is incredibly crisp, reflective, and complete across all rims, handles, and the tureen lid handle. Glaze & Bone China: Strikingly bright, translucent, and glossy. No dishwasher damage, no clouding, and no utensil scratching. Integrity: Absolutely zero chips, cracks, crazing, or hairline fractures. The tureen handles and lid are physically flawless. less
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