This exquisite pair of Wedgwood blue and white Mared pattern soup tureens was made in England circa 1840.
The design features a loop of delicate “pearls” encircling the center, complemented by a beautiful blue shell edge.
The rippled surface of the shell edge adds visual interest as light plays across it (see images).
Josiah Wedgwood supervised the creation of this pattern in the latter half of the 18th century.
Similar to our set, the original 18th-century Mared pattern was made of pearlware, also known as pearled creamware.
Blue enamel was applied for decoration, and the pearlware was then glazed with a slightly blue-tinted glaze to permanently seal the design.
This glazing protects the decoration from scratches, flaking, and general wear, keeping it as fresh today as when it was first applied.
The tureens would look fabulous on a side table in a dining room.
Marks: The reverse of both the underplates and the tureens features the impressed “WEDGWOOD” mark of the period.
Dimensions: The tureens measure 12 inches across the handles, 8.5 inches wide, and 7 inches tall.
Condition: Excellent