Wedgwood Blue Jasperware Neoclassical Trinket Dish, England, 1960s

A refined vintage Wedgwood jasperware small plate or trinket dish in classic Wedgwood blue, decorated with applied white neoclassical relief. Made in England, this piece reflects one of Wedgwood’s most iconic ceramic traditions: a matte colored stoneware body ornamented with raised classical figures, garlands, urns, foliage, and architectural motifs inspired by ancient Greek and Roman art.

The dish has a charming small scale, making it ideal as a decorative plate, jewelry dish, vanity tray, bedside accent, cabinet piece, or small table object. Its sculptural white relief contrasts beautifully against the soft celeste blue ground, creating the cameo-like effect for which Wedgwood jasperware is so admired. The form is delicate yet visually strong, with a refined silhouette that works beautifully on its own or grouped with other Wedgwood jasperware pieces.

Wedgwood jasperware was first developed in the eighteenth century and remains one of the most recognizable achievements of English ceramic design. This example belongs to the later twentieth-century continuation of that tradition, most likely dating to the 1960s or 1970s based on its form, color, and impressed Wedgwood-style marking. The classic Wedgwood blue color gives the piece a timeless, soft, and highly collectible presence.

This listing is for one individual Wedgwood blue jasperware dish from a coordinated group of five related pieces. Each piece may vary slightly in shape and relief decoration, but all share the same elegant blue-and-white neoclassical jasperware character. Presented in vintage condition consistent with age and use, with light wear appropriate to matte stoneware of this period. A charming and collectible Wedgwood piece with timeless English character and strong decorative appeal.

Dimensions:

Round Plate: D 4.4 x W 4.2 x H .8
Heart Plate: D 4.4 x W 4.4 x H .8

Details

• 1stDibs reference: LU10969250702282
• Period: Mid-20th Century
• Date: 1960
• Origin: England
• Materials: Ceramic
• Techniques: Appliqué
• Style: Neoclassical
• Dimensions: H .8 × W 4.5 × D 4.5 IN
• Condition: GOOD