Factual Friday: The Story of Wedgwood
The Story of Wedgwood by Charlie Elphinstone
Founded by Josiah Wedgwood I in 1759, this iconic British brand has been setting ceramic trends for over 260 years. While famous for making "Queen’s Ware" for Queen Charlotte, their matte-finish Jasperwareremains a timeless classic. 🏺
Here are 3 fascinating facts about the brand:
✊ Art with a Purpose: In the late 1700s, Wedgwood made powerful anti-slavery cameos featuring the slogan "Am I not a man and a brother?", donating all profits to abolitionist causes.
đź”´ The Holy Grail: Jasperware comes in many shades, but red is the rarest and most valuable colour due to its incredibly short production run.
đź’° Record Breaker: The most expensive piece ever sold was a black basaltes "First Day's Vase," fetching a massive ÂŁ482,500 at Christie's in 2016!
What’s your favourite Jasperware colour? 👇
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