Popular in Victorian times, a centrepiece was designed to stand on a dining table or sideboard, and convey the theme of the gathering such as Christmas or Easter, as well as the social status of the owner. Often very elaborately made, they can take many forms, including epergnes, sculpture, multi basket containers for fruit or sweetmeats, and large bowls. They have been made in a variety of materials including glass, ceramics, silver, silverplate and bronze. Centrepiece is also the name given to the central feature of an item of jewellery such as a necklace or bracelet.

The Wedgwood Pottery Company has been in operation for over 250 years. Founded in 1759 in England by Josiah Wedgwood, the company quickly became known for its high-quality pottery and innovative designs.

In the early years of the company, Josiah Wedgwood was focused on creating new types of pottery that would meet the demands of the changing market. He introduced a variety of new techniques, including the use of transfer printing, which allowed for intricate designs to be applied to pottery quickly and easily.

One of Wedgwood's most famous designs was the Jasperware line, which was introduced in more...

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Wedgwood, assorted creamware, 19th century and later, slipcast…

Wedgwood Creamware Set with Grapevine Design

Wedgwood, assorted creamware, 19th century and later, slipcast glazed earthenware, comprising one large comport decorated with bands of grape vines and matching underplate, two graduated and reticulated baskets, and one partially reticulated tureen with…

A pair of Wedgwood Nautilus collection shell form comports,…

Wedgwood Nautilus Shell Comports - 20cm Height

A pair of Wedgwood Nautilus collection shell form comports, height 20 cm

A Wedgwood Majolica vine leaf twin handle oval comport, 15 x 33…

Wedgwood Majolica Vine Leaf Oval Comport

A Wedgwood Majolica vine leaf twin handle oval comport, 15 x 33 x 16 cm

Good early Wedgwood 'Butterfly' lustre bowl hand painted…

Early Wedgwood Butterfly Lustre Bowl with Pagoda Rim Decoration

Good early Wedgwood 'Butterfly' lustre bowl hand painted butterfly deco9ration, on display centrepiece bowl, with Oriental pagoda painted decoration to rim, marked to base and # 24832, (diameter 27.5 cm approx).

A Wedgwood of Etruria suite of ceramics including. Comport,…

Wedgwood Etruria Suite: Comport, Leaf Dish, Small Dishes, S&P

A Wedgwood of Etruria suite of ceramics including. Comport, width 32 cm, leaf dish width 37 cm, five small dishes and a salt and pepper

A collection of English blue ground Jasperware, 19th century,…

English Blue Jasperware Collection, 19th Century

A collection of English blue ground Jasperware, 19th century, comprising a Tunstal covered jar, a Wedgwood pot pourri vase and cover and an unmarked botttle form vase, the vase 25 cm high

Wedgwood 'Nautilus' centrepiece bowl white ceramic Nautilus…

Wedgwood Nautilus Shell Centrepiece Bowl

Wedgwood 'Nautilus' centrepiece bowl white ceramic Nautilus shell form bowl, height 22 cm

A dessert service handpainted with Australian wildflowers, the…

Handpainted Australian Wildflower Porcelain Dessert Set

A dessert service handpainted with Australian wildflowers, the porcelain by Wedgwood with scalloped rim, comprising a large and small comport and five plates all decorated with different blooms of the bush signed with initials H.A.F. (7), diameter 24 cm

A Wedgwood crystal comport & two matching bowls

Wedgwood Crystal Comport and Matching Bowls Set

A Wedgwood crystal comport & two matching bowls

A Wedgwood black basalt pot pourri, 1868, with date cypher and…

Wedgwood Black Basalt Pot Pourri, 1868

A Wedgwood black basalt pot pourri, 1868, with date cypher and 'Moustache' mark, a tapered basket style pot pourri with small reeded handles and a frieze of classical motifs, the low domed top with circular piercings and vegetal, motifs, impressed…

Antique Wedgwood Creamware comport & stand each with blue and…

Wedgwood Creamware Comport and Stand with Blue Leaf Decoration

Antique Wedgwood Creamware comport & stand each with blue and white leaf form decoration, including dual handle comport, height 20 cm, length 33 cm and under plate, length 35 cm gilt rims, impressed mark to bases

Georgian Wedgwood black basalt coffee pot, Victorian salt…

19th Century Porcelain and Pottery Collection

Georgian Wedgwood black basalt coffee pot, Victorian salt glazed comport and pair of Continental porcelain figurines, 19th century, coffee pot 26 cm high

Collection of a Majolica leaf plates, comprising nine Wedgwood…

Collection of Majolica Leaf Plates (22 pieces)

Collection of a Majolica leaf plates, comprising nine Wedgwood dessert plates, ten various plates, two comports and a shell-form bowl, a few minor chips (22), diameter 20 cm, (Wedgwood)

Antique Wedgwood pearlware comport upper plate supported on…

Wedgwood Pearlware Comport with Birdcage Base

Antique Wedgwood pearlware comport upper plate supported on decorative birdcage type tri-footed base. Underglaze mark to base and # 5708, diameter 23.5 cm height 14 cm

A Wedgwood Jasperware centrepiece c.2008, the base having three…

Wedgwood Dolphin Centrepiece with Crystal Bowl

A Wedgwood Jasperware centrepiece c.2008, the base having three mythical dolphins supporting engraved crystal bowl signed by Lord Wedgwood and dated 2008, height 21 cm, diameter 36 cm

A Wedgwood comport, height 18 cm

Wedgwood Comport: Elegant 18cm Height

A Wedgwood comport, height 18 cm

A Wedgwood comport, height 18 cm

Wedgwood Comport - Elegant 18cm Height

A Wedgwood comport, height 18 cm

Tazza, Wedgwood 1893, a fine example of Wedgwood's work in…

Wedgwood's Majolica Tazza with Email Obrant Centrepiece

Tazza, Wedgwood 1893, a fine example of Wedgwood's work in majolica, with an Email Obrant centrepiece. The shading is created by using different depths of glaze

Wedgwood pot pourri and cover, with circular lid, with flora…

Floral Wedgwood Pot Pourri with Lid and Handles

Wedgwood pot pourri and cover, with circular lid, with flora motifs, flanked by twin handles on circular foot, height 13 cm

Wedgwood bone china dessert set, comprising 10 plates, 2…

1920 Wedgwood Bone China Dessert Set with 16 Pieces

Wedgwood bone china dessert set, comprising 10 plates, 2 comports & 4 various shaped serving bowls, as inspected. C:1920

Large Victorian Wedgwood centrepiece, the centre urn hand…

Victorian Wedgwood Cherub Centrepiece

Large Victorian Wedgwood centrepiece, the centre urn hand painted with cherubs, signed 'Geping'. The urn supported by figures of boy and girl. Ex: Moorabool Antique Galleries, 27 cm high

A Wedgwood comport painted by Emily Gertrude Thomson, titled…

Emily Thomson's Wedgwood Comport with Cupid Disarmed

A Wedgwood comport painted by Emily Gertrude Thomson, titled 'Cupid Disarmed, signed and dated E.G. Thomson 1874, together with a Wedgwood comport and plate, 31 cm across the handles

Wedgwood fruit set, blue ground with swags of flowers (six…

Wedgwood Blue Flower Swag Fruit Set

Wedgwood fruit set, blue ground with swags of flowers (six plates, two comports)

A Wedgwood jasper pot pourri with applied decoration of…

Wedgwood Jasper Pot Pourri with Classical Maidens Decoration

A Wedgwood jasper pot pourri with applied decoration of acanthus leaf friezes and classical maidens, the cylindrical base with applied swag decoration. 53 cm high.

A cream Wedgwood table centrepiece potpourri. Later 20th…

Wedgwood Potpourri Centrepiece with Rope Twist Handles

A cream Wedgwood table centrepiece potpourri. Later 20th century, with marks for Etruria & Barlaston, the pierced and moulded pedestal basket with rope twist handles and a conforming domed lid with mushroom finial; with backstamp and impressed marks…

Wedgwood shell form comport plate and plate, approx 24 cm high,…

Wedgwood Shell Comport Plate and Plate Set

Wedgwood shell form comport plate and plate, approx 24 cm high, 30 cm long

Wedgwood green majolica 'Etruria' cruet set, together with A…

Wedgwood Etruria Green Majolica Cruet Set & Comport

Wedgwood green majolica 'Etruria' cruet set, together with A Wedgwood 'Etruria' double handled comport

Wedgwood & Co dessert set, comprising of a comport & 7 plates

Wedgwood Co. dessert set with 7 plates & comport

Wedgwood & Co dessert set, comprising of a comport & 7 plates

Wedgwood silver plate comport in original box, H9 cm approx

Wedgwood Silver Plate Comport in Original Box, H9cm

Wedgwood silver plate comport in original box, H9 cm approx

Black Wedgwood jasperware comport, approx 13 cm high, 21 cm…

Black Wedgwood Jasperware Comport - 13cm x 21cm

Black Wedgwood jasperware comport, approx 13 cm high, 21 cm Diameter