{"product_id":"wedgwood-1959-bicentenary-mug-victor-skellern-queens-ware-black-print","title":"Wedgwood 1959 Bicentenary Mug Victor Skellern Queen's Ware Black Print","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"item-specifics\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"specs-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003ePattern\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eWedgwood Bicentenary\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eShape\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eRound\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eEarthenware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eYear Manufactured\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e1959\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eColour\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCream, Black\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eYes\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eWedgwood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eType\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eMug\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eItem Height\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e12cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eTheme\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eJosiah Wedgwood Ivy House\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eCommemorative, Decorated Handle\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eProduction Style\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eArt Pottery \/ Decorative Earthenware\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eTime Period Manufactured\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e1950–1959\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eBackstamp\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003ePrinted\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eGlossy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-pair\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-name\"\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"item-description\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"description-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal \u003cstrong\u003e1959 Josiah Wedgwood \u0026amp; Sons Bicentenary Mug\u003c\/strong\u003e, designed by noted Wedgwood Art Director \u003cstrong\u003eVictor Skellern\u003c\/strong\u003e to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Wedgwood company in 1759.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the documented \u003cstrong\u003eplain black-print Queen's Ware version\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring finely detailed scenes tracing important locations in Wedgwood history, surrounded by ivy, vine, strawberry and foliate decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three principal illustrated reserves depict:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirthplace of Josiah Wedgwood \/ Churchyard Works, Burslem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtruria – June 13th 1769 \/ Trent \u0026amp; Mersey Canal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarlaston 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive loop handle is also decorated with Skellern's stylised botanical motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe underside carries the extensive original bicentenary inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“This Mug Commemorates the 200th Anniversary of Josiah Wedgwood and Sons 1959”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etogether with the Wedgwood Bicentenary 1759–1959 device, Josiah Wedgwood's dates and a chronology of the Wedgwood family and factories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVictor Skellern designed both the shape and decoration of the Bicentenary Mug. The design is documented in museum collections as having been produced in several treatments, including this plain black-print version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: Josiah Wedgwood \u0026amp; Sons Ltd\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigner: Victor Skellern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOccasion: Wedgwood 200th Bicentenary, 1759–1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWare: Queen's Ware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cream-coloured glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecoration: Black on-glaze printed decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Cream \/ Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry of manufacture: England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Commemorative mug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal vintage production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusually clean surviving example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo chips, cracks, crazing, hairlines, scratches, scuffs or staining noted. Decoration remains sharp and detailed with excellent glaze and a remarkably clean interior. Very minor age\/shelf marking only to the underside foot rim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecurely packaged and tracked for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thevirtuosiantiquarium.store\"\u003eThe Virtuosi Antiquarium\u003c\/a\u003e for more unique gifts and collectibles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .item-specifics, .item-description {font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 16px;}\n  .title {font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0 0 8px 0;}\n  .specs-grid {display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 12px 24px;}\n  .spec-pair {display: grid; grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr; gap: 8px;}\n  .spec-name {font-weight: bold; color: #111;}\n  .spec-value {color: #333;}\n  .description-text {margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: #333;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e","brand":"The Virtuosi Antiquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48666913439985,"sku":"v1|298610799030|0","price":99.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5203\/2497\/files\/s-l1600_d326ac01-f05a-47f0-8e35-a208b9f350b4.jpg?v=1788153145","url":"https:\/\/thevirtuosiantiquarium.store\/products\/wedgwood-1959-bicentenary-mug-victor-skellern-queens-ware-black-print","provider":"The Virtuosi Antiquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}