Wedgwood Jasperware Inkstand

Wedgwood made its Jasperware famous since the late 18^th century. It is a common misconception that all Wedgwood pieces are pre-20th century antiques.  as they have consistently produced items in this distinctive style. This inkstand, made circa 1976, is an example of contemporary Wedgwood.

• Overall Form: A desk stand featuring a single inkwell set into an elongated elliptical base.
• Material and Coloration: Light Blue Jasperware (the body) with applied White Bas-Reliefs (the decoration).
• Inkwell:
  • Configuration: There is a single inkwell recessed into the body of the stand.
  • Lid: The inkwell has a separate, matching Blue Jasperware lid.
• Decoration (Reliefs): The famous white reliefs are applied to the blue body:
  • Motifs: The sides of the oval base are decorated with continuous bands of classical figures (such as muses or mythological scenes) and formal borders/garlands.
  • Pen Rest: The concave surface of the oval base around the central inkwell functions as the pen rest.

Homer Desk Set (Circa 1976)

This “Homer” desk set is of modern vintage, circa 1976.

• The Homer Desk Set: The “Homer” designation refers to a line of desk accessories produced by Wedgwood, often identified by the specific grouping of classical figure reliefs used. These pieces were part of a coordinated set that would include items like paperweights, stamp boxes, and blotters.
• Dating (1970s): Wedgwood pieces from this era often feature marks that include the word “WEDGWOOD” in a large, clean typeface, sometimes with “MADE IN ENGLAND” and potentially a date code (which may be a series of letters or numbers indicating the year of manufacture). The overall production style—being mass-produced and marketed for modern offices and homes—is consistent with the mid-late 20th century.