Wedgwood White Glazed Shell-Handled Urn Vase – Late 20th Century

A beautiful showcase of Neoclassical revival and refined British ceramic history, this late 20th-century Wedgwood urn vase introduces a crisp, sculptural purity to high-end contemporary spaces.

Crafted in the historic English pottery’s signature earthenware, the vase features a fluid, trumpet-shaped body grounded by a sharp, lower gadrooned (fluted) section. Its clean monochrome silhouette is elevated by two opposing hand-applied handles meticulously shaped into classical scallop shells—a recurring and highly celebrated motif within the brand's decorative archives. The entire body stands on a smooth, stepped pedestal foot that provides an exceptional architectural balance. Moving away from the traditional warmer cream tones, this later production features a brilliant, milk-white glossy glaze that catches the light with striking modern clarity, accentuating the tridimensional relief of the fluting. Perfectly suited as a standalone art object on a minimalist console or styled alongside rich textures in an eclectic maximalist interior, this urn remains a timeless statement of luxury design.

Technical Details & Condition:

• Estimated Period: Late 20th Century (c. 1980-1990).

• Origin: United Kingdom (Stoke-on-Trent, England).

• Material: Glazed white earthenware / fine pottery.

• Dimensions: Diameter 18.5 cm | H 24.5 cm.

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glazed ceramic body is completely intact, free of cracks, chips, hairlines, or professional restorations. The glossy white monochrome finish is exceptionally bright and smooth, showing no signs of crazing and only the finest, honest shelf wear under the pedestal base, certifying its authentic late-century pedigree and high decorative value.