Designs Archives - Antique Fairies https://antiquefairies.com/designs/ Information and Price Guide to Antiques and Collectibles with a Fairy Theme Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:04:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5 Wedgwood Ghostly Wood https://antiquefairies.com/wedgwood-ghostly-wood/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 11:04:09 +0000 https://antiquefairies.com/?p=104 Wedgwood Ghostly Wood. The Ghostly Wood pattern was designed for Wedgwood by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The pattern comprises of a grouping of “ghosts” in white hoods with fleeing animals and fairies…

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]]> Wedgwood Ghostly Wood. The Ghostly Wood pattern was designed for Wedgwood by Daisy Makeig-Jones. The pattern comprises of a grouping of “ghosts” in white hoods with fleeing animals and fairies and goblins in a woodland setting. It is part of the Fairyland Lustre Ware items by Wedgwood.

Below are some examples and price guides of Wedgwood Ghostly Wood wares including a ginger jar and a charger.

Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood 'Ghostly Wood' ginger jar

Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood
‘Ghostly Wood’ ginger jar and cover from the ‘Fairyland Lustre’ series, 1916-1932
Porcelain, lustre glaze.
33 cm high
Produced by Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd. Underside with printed mark, incised shape number 2312 and painted pattern number Z4968.

Sold for £19,000 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2021

'Ghostly Wood' fairyland lustre surface. Porcelain, with gilt outline decoration

‘Ghostly Wood’ fairyland lustre surface.
Porcelain, with gilt outline decoration. Wedgwood gilt Portland vase mark and MADE IN ENGLAND, Z4968 to the bottom base. This item has its original box: 14.5in x 14.5in x 1.75in. Artist: Daisy Makeig-Jones

Sold for US$2,700 at Lion and Unicorn in 2023

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre "Ghostly Wood" Vase

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre “Ghostly Wood” Vase

English, 20th century, by artist Daisy Makeig-Jones (1881-1945), covered baluster porcelain vase, brightly decorated woodland scene with gnarly demon tree, spirits, fairy animals, and the White Rabbit,ÿwith Portland Vase “Wedgwood/England” mark and pattern number “Z4968” to base, 15 x 7 in.

Sold for US$16,000 at TBrunk Auctions in 2021

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]]> 104 Fairyland Lustre https://antiquefairies.com/fairyland-lustre/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:28:32 +0000 https://antiquefairies.com/?p=42 Fairyland Lustre. Most often known for classic design and Wedgwood blue in Jasperware, Wedgwood departed from its subdued colors with the creation of a completely innovative design aesthetic known as…

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]]> Fairyland Lustre. Most often known for classic design and Wedgwood blue in Jasperware, Wedgwood departed from its subdued colors with the creation of a completely innovative design aesthetic known as Fairyland lustre wares. To combat difficult financial times in the wake of the First World War, Wedgwood targeted the luxury and elite market with fanciful scenes and bright colors.

Below are some examples and price guides of Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre wares including an “Elves on a Bridge” plate and a “Torches” vase.

Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre "Elves on a Bridge" Plate

Wedgwood “Elves on a Bridge” Plate,
England, c. 1925,
circular plate with edge to edge decoration in polychrome enamels and gilding, printed mark, dia. 10 5/8 in.

Sold for US$4,080 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2022

A LARGE WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND LUSTRE 'TEMPLE ON A ROCK' VASE AND COVER CIRCA 1925

A LARGE WEDGWOOD ‘TEMPLE ON A ROCK’ VASE AND COVER
CIRCA 1925, PRINTED AND GILT WEDGWOOD / ENGLAND MARK AND INCISED 2046
Together with a carved wooden stand
20 ¼ in. (51.5 cm.) high overall

Sold for GBP 25,000 at Christie’s in 2021

Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Porcelain "Torches" Vase

Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood Porcelain “Torches” Vase
Design pattern Z4968, 1920s
Of cylindrical form with a slightly flared mouth and flared foot, decorated with a fantastical scene, including a castle in the distance reached by cascading steps, illuminated by torches, heightened with gilt, signed with company stamp marks and model number. Height 11 3/8 inches.

Sold for $5,040 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyal in 2022

WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND FAIRY GONDOLA FLAME LUSTRE CHALICE

WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND FAIRY GONDOLA FLAME LUSTRE CHALICE

A beautiful hand painted Fairyland Lustre porcelain Chalice Bowl ‘Fairy Gondola’, circa 1920s, designed by daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood. The circular bowl raised on circular foot and knop, printed and painted in colors and highlighted with gilding, the exterior decorated on the exterior with Twyford Garlands pattern against a flame background. The interior of the bowl is decorated with a variation of Fairy Gondola against a flame background. Base is marked with the Wedgewood mark, numbered Z3360A and bears the 1982 Institute of Fine Art W.S.N.Y Paper label.

Sold for US$11,500 at Kotler Galleries & Auctioneers in 2023

A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND LUSTRE DISH DESIGNED BY DAISY MAKEIG-JONES

A FINE EARLY 20TH CENTURY WEDGWOOD FAIRYLAND LUSTRE DISH DESIGNED BY DAISY MAKEIG-JONES of large size brightly coloured with fairies, nymphs and animals playing amongst a tree lined landscape – stamped Wedgwood, made in England (33cm diameter )

Sold for £3,000 at Hutchinson Scott Auctioneers in 2023

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