Wild Strawberry doing a new duty with Lord Wedgwood

From Wedgwood's Facebook Page today:

Lord Wedgwood enjoying a speciality cocktail in a Wedgwood Wild Strawberry teacup at the Britweek Red Carpet Launch Party! — in Los Angeles, CA.  GO HERE to see what we have in stock in this gorgeous, ever-popular pattern!

LORD WEDGWOOD NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE US

And today is no different.  See where Lord Wedgwood is this week, in Hollywood no less!  This article tells us of another good deed by Piers, Lord Wedgwood - the Design Icon Award.  Hollywood glitterati star in this article with a shot of His Lordship.  Unfortunately once again no one proof- read the article, as Wedgwood is mis-spelled...where have all the people who care about how they present themselves gone?  There seem to be no newspapers, TV producers, magazine writers or anyone else willing and/ or able to ensure the accuracy of what they publish. .....  a sad commentary among a lot of other sad commentaries on today's world...but Piers does show us that in a world of sloppiness, some people still try to shine and improve the world.  Congrats to Ian Callum for embodying the iconography Lord Wedgwood wants to celebrate!

YouTube VIDEO - GREAT WEDGWOOD HISTORY

The lucky Brits and Scots we know have been able to watch a great hour of the story of Josiah Wedgwood and his successes on British TV.  Luckily an enterprising soul has shared that broadcast on YouTube.  It is in four parts, 15 minutes each.  Go HERE and you will see parts 1/4, 2/4, 3/4 and 4/4.  It is a well-done documentary with A. N. Wilson as narrator.  Several of us think Mr. Wilson did a much better job with this production than his recent book, which has not received good reviews from collectors.  I began reading it, and have set it aside.  If you go to YouTube.com and type in the search term WEDGWOOD you will find many interesting videos relating to the company, the products, the family, both current info and more importantly, great history and demonstrations of the potting process.  ENJOY!  And don't forget our bone china is all still on 25% off sale.  See us at www.alexisantiques.com and at eBay seller ID alexisantiques.com.

LORD WEDGWOOD CHARITY SHINES IN ALABAMA ONCE AGAIN

If you are in Alabama, check out this great opportunity to contribute to youth sports in the state of Alabama.  Check here for information about the upcoming event.  Remember the largest collection of Wedgwood in this hemisphere is located at the beautiful Birmingham Museum of Art!  A  haven for all Wedgwood collectors and  coming up an opportunity to contribute to a great cause!

World Class Ceramic Restoration Expert - Give her a try!

If you are in need of ceramic restorations or repairs, large or small, you might want to contact Gloria Hamlin, of Hamlins Restorations...find her at www.hamlinrestoration.com.  Here is an article in today's local paper in my area to learn a bit about her.  She and her firm have accomplished several repairs for myself, my friends and customers over a long span of years, and we give her a 100% excellent recommendation.  Check this out!  You will find she takes art commissions too, so you might think about a portrait or landscape of your home.  Go HERE to see the article.  And be sure to tell her Leslie sent you!  No, I don't get a kickback, just want folks to know she's here when you might need her!

POIGNANT ESSAY FROM 2009 ON THE WEDGWOOD DEMISE

Recently this essay was sent to me by my great Wedgwood pal Adele Barnett, power behind the Wedgwood Society of Washington, DC.  It illustrates a very personal view of the modern era at Wedgwood & Sons by A. N. Wilson, the son of Norman Wilson, whom we have seen writing a novel more recently, and which you will see reviewed if you scroll down to older posts.  Luckily, Wedgwood has survived and seems to be growing, with new markets opening up all the time, recently in Lebanon, and growing markets in the Orient.  Please go here to read this heart-rending story of life in and around The Potteries from one who lived it for many years and eloquently retells the story of his life as it relates to pots, potting and potters.

WEDGWOOD CORPORATE AMBASSADORS

Here is a nice write-up on the three Wedgwood ambassadors at work these days globetrotting to advertise the Wedgwood Waterford Royal Doulton products.  Enjoy the interesting background information and current activities of these folks, to include our favorite Lord Wedgwood. 

SEATTLE'S WEDGWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD, WHAT'S IN A NAME?

For a long time I've wondered why a lovely suburb of Seattle was named Wedgwood.  Recently I ran across an entry on the Internet which seemed to tell that story.  I've now found a great blog about the community and there is an article which explains the origins of the area and its name.  Please go here to read the story.  It's a bit long, but read down to the bottom and you'll find the explanation, and yes, it has to do with dishes made by You Know Who!  Enjoy this Wedgwood geography lesson, a great piece of trivia for your next trivia night or cocktail party banter.

WEDGWOOD COLLECTORS' FAVORITE, CLARICE CLIFF GOODS AT AUCTION

WOOLLEY & WALLIS Auctioneers will have 70 lots of Clarice Cliff works at auction later this month.  A peek here will show all the beautiful wares on offer -good luck!  If you want to see a modern reproduction special edition by Wedgwood of a Clarice Cliff trio dessert set, just take a look here.

WEDGWOOD DOCUMENTARY ON YOUTUBE ~ ANOTHER MUST SEE

My friend Lord Pulford, of the cold north of Scotland, told me some time ago about a TV series he saw about the British potteries but to my knowledge it did not come to USA television.  By accident I stumbled upon what I think is this series on YouTube tonight.  It is highly recommended for any collector of ceramics, and the segment, #2 The age of Wedgwood-Ceramics, is especially educational for all Wedgwood collectors, dealers and those just interested in English ceramics in general.  Once one has viewed it, the other segments of this excellent series on pottery can also be seen by clicking the various links on the YouTube site.  Produced by BBC in cooperation with the Victoria and Albert Museum, the hour-long show beautifully presents not only the history of Wedgwood and the story of the factory all the way up to the sending of much of the manufacturing overseas, but also tells the story of Stoke on Trent, the people and places, and the manufacturing process itself.  One will see how jasperware is thrown and ornamented, how the transfer process works, the pouring of the liquid slip into molds, the pots being unmolded and much more.  This is indeed a must-see to learn so much to help in collecting and buying and selling of Wedgwood and other fine English ceramic wares.  Gaye Blake-Roberts, Curator of the Wedgwood Museum, and Miranda Goodby of the Stoke on Trent Museum add their knowledge and there is a bit of A. N. Wilson speaking about growing up in the pottery itself, and the Potteries in general.  I can't fail to mention some segments by Lucy Worsley, the Chief Curator of Historic Royal Palaces such as the Tower of London and Hampton Court Palace as well-known antiques commentator frequently seen on British TV. Be sure to view it in the full screen mode.  Not to be missed are some beautiful close-up shots of famous Wedgwood, Royal Doulton and Minton examples that we don't often see!  Interviewed is Clarice Cliff herself, and old film footage, and present day interviews, of the "Bizarre Babes" as the paintresses were known locally. Grab a cuppa tea or a wee dram and sit back and enjoy an hour of beauty in many forms!  Click on the  bold link above to go right to the Wedgwood segment and to the other links to Alexis Antiques items that might be of interest.