Wedgwood Rosso Antico Cabaret Set
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- Period:
19th Century - Origin:
England/Ireland
This fascinating rosso antico tea set by Wedgwood is decorated with enameled Chinese peony flowers in the colorful famille rose style. Known as a "cabaret" set, this enchanting red stoneware service is comprised of a teapot, creamer, sugar and waste bowls, and a teacup and saucer, all held on an oval tray. Cabaret sets are among the most intimate of all tea sets, usually designed to serve just one or two people. To find such a service in Wedgwood's rosso antico ware is quite rare.
Unglazed, dry-body red stoneware similar to basalt and caneware, rosso antico was developed between 1765 and 1770, and was usually made into tea sets, vases, plates, and jugs. Wedgwood began decorating its red stoneware with enameled flowers after Josiah Wedgwood II introduced this peony pattern in 1810.
Each piece features Wedgwood impressed marks
Circa 1850
Oval tray: 16 1/2" length
Unglazed, dry-body red stoneware similar to basalt and caneware, rosso antico was developed between 1765 and 1770, and was usually made into tea sets, vases, plates, and jugs. Wedgwood began decorating its red stoneware with enameled flowers after Josiah Wedgwood II introduced this peony pattern in 1810.
Each piece features Wedgwood impressed marks
Circa 1850
Oval tray: 16 1/2" length
