18th Century Cream Serving Dishes from Wedgwood, Set of 5

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Five rare cream ware Wedgwood serving dishes, 18th century
Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, who is now … Read more Five rare cream ware Wedgwood serving dishes, 18th century
Wedgwood was founded in 1759 by Josiah Wedgwood, who is now remembered as the "Father of English Potters". He was the youngest of 12 children born in Burslem, Staffordshire, in the heart of the English potteries and serviced his apprenticeship as a potter before setting up his own business. After he manufactured a cream-colored tea and coffee service for Queen Charlotte, wife of George III, she allowed him to style himself "Potter to Her Majesty" and to call his new cream ware Queen's Ware
The serving dishes are hand-formed, as shown by the shape of the dishes 1 serving dish has a small baking error on the bottom during the baking process and 1 serving bowl is slightly discolored All further in excellent condition
The largest dish measurements are: 30 cm wide, 22 cm dept and between 3 cm and 5 cm high
The rest is nesting in the largest dish. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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