1930s Wedgwood & Co. Ltd Orange Leaf Patterned Tureen (NO LID)

This is a pretty Art Deco example of a replacement tureen bowl by Wedgwood & Co. Ltd of Tunstall.

The tureen base has a rounded body and a wide, flattened rim. The rim is drawn out to form two handles with a moulded scroll design. The rim is decorated with three bands – an outer silver, a central orange (which continues over the scroll pattern) and an inner silver ring. Below this is a band of stylised orange leaves alternating with a black and orange geometric pattern. Directly above each geometric design is a small orange spot; adjacent spots are connected by an arc of small black dots. The space between the leaf pattern and the arcs is filled with pale yellow. The remainder of the bowl is plain.

The underside is marked in the centre with the triangular logo in yellow containing the stylised unicorn head in green and the words ‘WEDGWOOD & CO. LTD ENGLAND’. This mark was in use from around the mid-1930s.

The piece has a maximum height to the rim of approximately 6.3cm and a maximum width from handle to handle of about 25.5cm

It is in good condition, with no chips or cracks, although there is some crazing to the glaze and a few scratches commensurate with use.

PLEASE NOTE this piece does not come with a lid.