Unboxing some bizarre Wedgwood collectibles

Join us as we unbox some of the most unusual Wedgwood items ever made, and discover the unique craftsmanship and history behind the limited edition pieces. Perfect for collectors and Wedgwood fans alike!

Not just your traditional blue and white pottery, Josiah Wedgwood's early experiments with jasperware (unglazed, matte pottery) in the 18th century produced an explosion of wacky rainbow-coloured ceramic objects. From high fashion to home comforts, join curator Michael Ruddy as he shows us some of the more bizarre collectibles produced – from a vintage rotary-dial telephone and luxury ladies' shoes with a ceramic heel, to a classic blue and white biscuit barrel and wearable Wedgwood jewellery.

Find out how the Wedgwood pottery originally created intricate neoclassical relief ornamentation inspired by Greek and Roman imagery, and take a peek at Josiah Wedgwood's original experiment books and 'trial trays', documenting his top-secret formula...

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Header image:
Telephone, jasperware, made by Wedgwood and Astral Ltd, 1986, Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent, England. Museum no. WE.18172-2014. © Victoria and Albert Museum, London