This three-piece garniture set—consisting of a classic centerpiece bowl and a matching pair of taper candlesticks—is a refined expression of British ceramic innovation. Invented by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s after thousands of recorded trials, Jasperware is a dense, matte stoneware famous for its unglazed, biscuit finish.
While Wedgwood's signature pale blue is globally recognized, this set is executed in the house's sought-after Sage Green (celadon) coloration. The pieces feature hand-applied white bas-relief overlays depicting scenes of classical muses and sacrificial processions inspired by ancient Greek and Roman antiquities. Rather than relying on standard glazed finishes, Jasperware utilizes a through-body color compound that allows the intricate, sharp silhouettes of the neoclassical relief work to stand out in crisp contrast. Bearing the definitive factory stamps on the reverse, this set remains a perfect study in structural symmetry and the historicist appetite of the European Grand Tour.
Maker/Brand: Wedgwood
Era/Circa: Circa 1969
Design Movement: Neoclassical / Historicist
Materials & Finishes: Matte unglazed jasper stoneware with white bas-relief overlays (Sage Green / Celadon colorway)
Sourcing Origin: Chattanooga Showroom
Dimensions: Centerpiece Bowl: ~8" W × 3.75" H, Taper Candlesticks: ~7" H
Quantity: 3-piece garniture set (Includes 1 Centerpiece Bowl and 2 Taper Candlesticks)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The unglazed matte jasper finish is clean, and the white overlays remain crisp and bright. Note that there is one small crack pictured on the bowl, along with minor, age-appropriate surface marks on the unglazed bases consistent with display use.
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This three-piece garniture set—consisting of a classic centerpiece bowl and a matching pair of taper candlesticks—is a refined expression of British ceramic innovation. Invented by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s after thousands of recorded trials, Jasperware is a dense, matte stoneware famous for its unglazed, biscuit finish.
While Wedgwood's signature pale blue is globally recognized, this set is executed in the house's sought-after Sage Green (celadon) coloration. The pieces feature hand-applied white bas-relief overlays depicting scenes of classical muses and sacrificial processions inspired by ancient Greek and Roman antiquities. Rather than relying on standard glazed finishes, Jasperware utilizes a through-body color compound that allows the intricate, sharp silhouettes of the neoclassical relief work to stand out in crisp contrast. Bearing the definitive factory stamps on the reverse, this set remains a perfect study in structural symmetry and the historicist appetite of the European Grand Tour.
Maker/Brand: Wedgwood
Era/Circa: Circa 1969
Design Movement: Neoclassical / Historicist
Materials & Finishes: Matte unglazed jasper stoneware with white bas-relief overlays (Sage Green / Celadon colorway)
Sourcing Origin: Chattanooga Showroom
Dimensions: Centerpiece Bowl: ~8" W × 3.75" H, Taper Candlesticks: ~7" H
Quantity: 3-piece garniture set (Includes 1 Centerpiece Bowl and 2 Taper Candlesticks)
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The unglazed matte jasper finish is clean, and the white overlays remain crisp and bright. Note that there is one small crack pictured on the bowl, along with minor, age-appropriate surface marks on the unglazed bases consistent with display use.
See it in person.
If you’d like to schedule a private viewing of this piece or need our help with a broader search for something specific, let’s start the hunt. Reach out to discuss our sourcing services or to visit the showroom.
