{"product_id":"complete-set-of-6-vintage-wedgwood-american-clipper-ship-porcelain-plaques-original-framed-maritime-collection","title":"Complete Set of 6 Vintage Wedgwood American Clipper Ship Porcelain Plaques. Original Framed Maritime Collection","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA fabulous complete set of six vintage Wedgwood American Clipper Ship porcelain plaques, each depicting one of the celebrated nineteenth-century clipper ships that once crossed the world's oceans.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe collection comprises:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSea Witch • Great Republic • Hurricane • Dashing Wave • Golden West • Dreadnought\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach porcelain plaque reproduces an historic maritime painting and is presented in its original figured maple frame, with a gilt inner slip and individual brass title plaque beneath. The reverse of each retains its original Wedgwood information plaque, giving details of the vessel depicted and the source of the original painting.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eProduced by Wedgwood in England during the late 1970s\/early 1980s, the series brings together six of the great American clipper ships of the nineteenth century. Several of the original paintings reproduced for the collection are identified as being held by important American maritime collections and museums.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eWhat makes this set particularly special is that all six have remained together, complete with their matching frames, brass name plaques and historical information to the reverse. Hung together, they make a wonderfully striking collection, particularly arranged in two rows of three as shown in our styled photograph.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eA lovely collection for a maritime enthusiast, Wedgwood collector or simply someone looking for an unusual group of vintage pictures with a story behind them. They would sit equally happily in a traditional country house, study or library, or provide warmth and character to a more pared-back interior.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eMaker: Wedgwood, England\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCollection: American Clipper Ships\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eDate: Circa late 1970s\/early 1980s\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eSet: Complete collection of six\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eEach framed plaque: approximately 25 × 31cm\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition:\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAll six are presented in their matching original frames and retain their brass title plaques and historical information to the reverse. There is some age-related wear and marking to the frames and brass titles consistent with their vintage nature. Please study the photographs carefully as these form part of the description. More photos are available (CLM only allows 10).\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003ePlease note: the interior photograph is a styled image intended to illustrate how the complete collection could look when hung together; please refer to the individual product photographs for the exact condition and appearance of each piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chaos Cottage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57604403626357,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/9402\/6735\/files\/5WWcJK7Cr0.png?v=1790242644","url":"https:\/\/countrylivingshop.co.uk\/products\/complete-set-of-6-vintage-wedgwood-american-clipper-ship-porcelain-plaques-original-framed-maritime-collection","provider":"Country Living Marketplace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}