Our Newest Items
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL OF VIRGINIA
PLATE, HISTORIC JMS
RING, JASPER IN STERLING
SAMFORD UNIV - HOWARD COLLEGE
HOWARD COLLEGE PART OF SAMFORD UNIVERSITY
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
UNION COLLEGE
PLATE ANTIQUE CREAMWARE
PLATE, PEARLWARE
UNDERTRAY, OVAL BASKETWEAVE
COLBY SAWYER COLLEGE NH
HARVARD GRAD SCHL BUS ADMIN
MAINE, UNIVERSITY OF
"THE DICTIONARY OF WEDGWOOD"
"WEDGWOOD A LIVING TRADITION"
BERRY COLLEGE GA DAR SUPPORTED SCHOOL
TILE
CUP & SAUCER
"A CENTURY OF UNINTERRUPTED PROGRESS"
PLATE - BOWL DESSERT
RUSSELL SAGE COLLEGE
BATES COLLEGE
MICHIGAN, UNIVERSITY OF
PENNSYLVANIA, UNIVERSITY OF
GUILFORD COLLEGE
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Featured Items
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WEDGWOOD ON-LINE SIMPLIFIED APPRAISAL
If you are in need of a "quickie" appraisal of your Wedgwood piece or pieces, we will send you an email with information and evaluation at a reduced rate from our formal, written Wedgwood appraisal. Send us an email with your item/s listed, a photo if possible, the marks on the back or bottom and whatever you know about the item/s and we'll respond as quickly as possible.
We will send you an invoice for $7.95 via PAYPAL which you can pay via your Paypal funds, an echeck or credit card even if you do NOT have or want a Paypal account. It's quick, simple, and best of all secure. We also welcome your personal check drawn to Alexis Antiques, Inc.
See the Featured Item below for details about our formal, written Wedgwood appraisals. These cost more, but we do the research on any item/s to include checking resources, recent auctions, etc. You receive a printed report either via a WORD document attachment or in the mail on real paper! We charge $25 per hour for this service.
Feel free to email with any questions and thanks for visiting our website!
WW030A -- $7.95 [Add to Cart]
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WEDGWOOD WRITTEN APPRAISAL FOR ESTATE, INSURANCE USE
When it is time to evaluate one piece or a complete set of Wedgwood for estate or insurance purposes, look to the professionals at Alexis Antiques to provide your written appraisal. You will receive up-to-date evaluations based upon current and recent selling prices and market conditions. Your item/s will be researched carefully and a written appraisal provided to you. Normally, this is mailed to you along with our brochure for verification of our identity, and for your future reference.
Our base price for this service is $25 which includes the written appraisal of one item, or perhaps one set of dishes, etc. If additional research is needed, we charge by the amount of time and efforts required. Of course, we always quote you the estimated amount before we begin working. If we feel the subject matter is more difficult or elusive than at first thought, we contact you before proceeding further. We will ask you pointed questions as to the purpose of your appraisal. Fair Market Value tells you what the items may well sell for; replacement value may be different. For estate purposes most families normally are looking for FMV; insurance appraisals need to reflect the cost one would have to bear should the item/s be lost, broken or stolen, etc.
Please do not hesitate to email or call us. Start with a list of your items, simple at first; if we need further clarification we'll guide you. Photos are usually needed, but not always. We're here to help so just let us know what we can do for you!
All items purchased from Alexis Antiques over $100 in value are accompanied by a written appraisal; those valued less upon request.
WW030 -- $25.00 [Add to Cart]
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BOWDOIN COLLEGE FIRST EDITION PLATES
MANY OF THE COLLEGE SCENIC WARES EDITIONS ARE KNOWN AS 'FIRST EDITIONS'. HOWEVER, MANY ARE NOT DISTINGUISHED FROM LATER EDITIONS AND AS SUCH AREN'T PARTICULARLY 'SPECIAL'. THE BOWDOIN COLLEGE FIRST EDITION SERIES HOWEVER IS DIFFERENT. ON THE BACK OF THE 1931 FIRST EDITION PLATES ONE WILL FIND A LOVELY COUPLET FROM "MORITURI SALUTAMUS" PENNED BY NONE OTHER THAN FAMED BOWDOIN ALUMNUS HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW ON THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS GRADUATION:
'O ye familiar scenes, ye groves of mine. That once were mine and are no longer mine.'
AS WITH ANY ANTIQUE CERAMICS, THE MORE YEARS THAT PASS BY THE MORE ITEMS ARE BROKEN OR DISCARDED, THUS MAKING THE REMAINING EXAMPLES MORE RARE. THIS IS CERTAINLY THE CASE WITH THE 1931 EDITION OF BOWDOIN DINNERWARE, THESE 1931 ITEMS WE CURRENTLY HAVE IN STOCK ARE DIFFICULT TO FIND. SHOULD YOU WISH A SCENE WE DON'T HAVE RIGHT NOW, LET US KNOW AS WE ALWAYS LIKE TO SEARCH FOR WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS ARE LOOKING FOR. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT ELSE IN THE BOWDOIN SERIES IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE.
WWKT701-11C -- $85.00 [Add to Cart]
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CUPID & PSYCHE FLOWER VASES
Wedgwood produces many wonderful prestige items. Some of them in the past few years have been produced under the umbrella grouping of "The Genius Collection". This pair of vases is one such example of Prestige Ware. Never out of their satin-lined box, they are of course in mint condition. This pair is number # 138 of the limited edition of 150 worldwide. The certificate in the photo comes with them and gives the following information:
"CUPID AND PSYCHE are a pair of vases from Wedgwood, based on 18th century originals, depicting the characters playing with a bird nest and butterfly respectively. As part of the Genius Collection they form a limited edition of 150 and are presented in silk-lined boxes with a numbered form signed by Mr. Brian Patterson, the Chief Executive Officer of Wedgwood."
In a 2002 brochure there is a bit more information, "These two exquisite pale blue and white jasper vases represent reproductions of a pair of Jasper flower holders modelled between 1785 and 1795. The Pale Blue Jasper Vases are decorated with Cupid with a bird's nest and Psyche and a butterfly..."
If you own a copy of "Ars Ceramica", the great magazine published by the Wedgwood Society of New York, Number 16 for the year 2000, you'll see that an original of one of these vases graces the cover. Inside on the Title page, you'll see a description entitled "A Wedgwood vase of tree-trunk form, shape 256 in the company's first ornamental ware shape book...." We had a chance to see the originals in Liverpool at the National Museums and Galleries on Merseyside and what a treat that was.
According to another brochure these reproductions were actually created from the original molds from the ca. 1790 timeframe. Normally the two forms are called cupids, one with birdnest and one with butterfly, representing summer and spring.
In 2004 there was a pair for sale by Wedgwood in Australia, list price after conversion was $2,941US. There was at least one pair, and perhaps more, for sale in UK through Wedgwood & Sons, for about $2,709US - easy to see that our price is considerably below those prices.
Please contact us for shipping information as these will be shipped from their current UK owner. We'll be happy to provide shipping options to help the buyer save as much on shipping as possible.
Click on the photo to be returned to the regular listing. We're happy to answer any questions via email or phone, see front page for contact information. Enjoy the photo!!
WWCS101 -- $1200.00 [Add to Cart]
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CATEGORY - LIDS, PLINTHS, PARTS & MISCELLANEOUS ORPHANED PIECES
For a long time we have carried various "spare parts" in our inventory. We have now added many more parts and have given them their own category for ease of searching. This is where you will find all box bases without lids and lids with no bases. These lidless gems can be great just as they are; put some floral foam in them and add small arrangements of silk or other artificial flowers for a great arrangement at lower cost. Those cute sugar bowls with no lids & broken handles work well with the foliage draped over to cover the broken handles! We have added plinths, grids, liners, lids of many sizes and shapes and other "stuff". A few of them are not perfect but most are. In some cases a less-than-perfect lid or grid is preferred over none at all. There are a couple of great dark blue dip tobacco tampers, often elusive accessories to those great straight-sided tobacco jars of the late 1800s. Try a lid to an oblong box framed against velvet or other luxe fabric in an ornate frame for a spectacular decorative look at a reasonable price. The relief on the lids is normally very detailed, making for a "mini" plaque! We are always willing to work with you on lids and other parts for proper match in color or size with a full refund less shipping if you order a lid which doesn't sit just quite correctly, or a color is just not right. We want you to be satisfied with your purchase! For our established clientele, we offer spare parts on approval with shipping to be paid both ways if returned. Please let us know how we can help you solve a problem with our spare parts! The plinth above has been cleaned and the old sticker residue is gone!
We have some metal mounts and lids, just ask about them if you are in need. We'll be adding them to inventory soon.
WWRP302 -- $49.00 [Add to Cart]
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DISPLAY HARDWARE FOR PLATES AND CUP & SAUCER SETS
We have in stock some items to help you display your Wedgwood collectibles and china. If you wish to order or ask questions, place this item number in your cart and send us an email. We'll let you know price, size and availability. If ordered with another item, the plate hangers are so light they won't add any postage. The brass plate stands are very heavy but also so striking as a decorative enhancement to your plate or bowl collections.
IN STOCK NOW: 5 Rosewood plate stands, several plate hangers for 10" to 14" plates or chargers, large hangers for 14 to 20" platters or chargers, and several for 3 to 5" plates or 5 to 7" plates. These brass wire plate hangers have plastic coated tips and are the type we highly recommend. Also available are several cup/saucer stands, both for full size cups and demitasse sets. All offered here are new, in original packaging from a nationally known distributor.
Please let us know how we may assist you with these nice quality but inexpensive accessories.
WW050 -- $0.00 [Add to Cart]
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MUST READ BOOK - BEATRIX POTTER PETER RABBIT COLLECTIBLES
Published in 2006, a gorgeously illustrated (over 500 color photos) book all about the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter's beloved Peter Rabbit and his wide range of collectibles, with price guide, has arrived on the Peter Rabbit scene. Written by two world-renown Beatrix Potter experts, it will be an invaluable tool for your collecting efforts. Please call 978 470 8773 to order your copy direct from the authors and simply ask for an autographed copy. Alternatively, you can order it directly from Schiffer at www.schifferbooks.com. You will learn all about the many issues of collectibles by Wedgwood and all the other potters; dolls, books, and so much more! Kara Sewall is a dear friend of ours - be sure to say you saw her book at Alexis Antiques! You can also visit this site.
You can see all our PETER RABBIT WEDGWOOD MERCHANDISE BY CLICKING HERE
A MUST SEE EVENT, "MISS POTTER" THE MOVIE BIOGRAPHY OF BEATRIX' LIFE. RENEE ZELLWEGER IS CHARMING IN HER ROLE AS MISS POTTER. SEE THE TRAILER FOR YOURSELF here.
Some reviews state that the movie fails to mention some of her more scientific works of art, but don't let that stop you! See the movie and enjoy! Then read up on Beatrix' life in biographies such as "Beatrix Potter 1866-1943" published by Frederick Warne & Co. and The National Trust; written by Judy Taylor, Joyce Whalley, Anne Hobbs & Elizabeth Battrick, originally published in 1987 and reissued in 1995. ISBN 0 7232 3561 9.
MAY 8, 2007 the movie "MISS POTTER" was released on DVD!!!
Go here for the POST ACADEMY AWARDS DISTRIBUTION PLAN!
WW022 -- $29.95 [Add to Cart]
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2 DIMENSIONAL PLAQUE ON EASEL
We love this adorable Wedgwood-look-alike item! It's a two dimensional plaque in resin and sits on a light wood easel. The design is from the painting "Memories in Blue" by Allen Berman. The bright yellow lemons perfectly compliment the blue and white of the 146 shape Wedgwood Jasper bas reliefware teapot and sugarbox. We have several in stock and they are shipped in a gift box. Shipping charge is $6.00 if one is purchased stand-alone without other items. A cute addition to a collection of Wedgwood "stuff"!
WW064 -- $25.00 [Add to Cart]
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THE PORTFOLIO 1894 - JOSIAH WEDGWOOD BY A. H. CHURCH
We thought our visitors might like to know more about this very rare treasure we have recently added to our site. The book is one of a series of books with the same title, all published in 1894. Each volume has monographs on several subjects, many of which are centered around old engravings. This particular volume has four sections. "The Etchings of Rembrandt" is first and was written by P. G. Hamerton, author of "Etching & Etchers". Mr. Hamerton was an honorary Fellow of the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers. Mr. Hamerton was also the editor of The Portfolio 1894 Artistic Monographs. There is an etching, faced with tissue, of Rembrandt at the beginning with another etching further on, and black drawings of other etchings scattered within the text.
The second section is entitled "MALTA and the Knights Hospitallers" by the Rev. W. K. R. Bedford, M.A., author of "The Blazon of Episcopacy", "Regulations of the Knights' Hospital at Malta", etc.
The third section is a full reprint of the first edition of "JOSIAH WEDGWOOD Master-Potter" by A. H. Church, F.R.S., Professor of Chemistry in the Royal Academy of Arts and author of "English Earthenware", among other volumes. The opening etching here is of the Portland Vase. There are three other tissue-faced etchings and a multitude of black & white photos of historic pieces of Wedgwood. There is a section of Bibliographical Notes at the end.
The fourth section is "Jules Bastien-Lepage" by Julia Cartwright, again with several tissue-faced etchings and photos.
As with many lavish volumes from the end of the 19th century, the paper is very heavy, the binding beautiful, being a 3/4 leather with gold square outlines and title on the spine. The book is in wonderful condition, just a tad bit of separation at the top of the front endpaper. The endpapers match the cover.
These volumes are very rare indeed and what a treasure this one is for Wedgwood collectors. Church's book was reprinted in 1903 in a second edition but this volume is worth its weight and price for the etchings alone! We can ship it via media mail or priority mail, but it's heavy so shipping will be higher than a normal lighter weight more modern book of its same dimensions.
Collectors who research their subject add much value to their collections. Reading and researching keep us from making mistakes in buying and help us appreciate the total scope of the subject. Often in our reading we learn so much more than we realized there was to consider that our collecting horizons either expand with exposure to more knowledge, or we discover we wish to concentrate on just one area. Collecting the books in itself is a wonderful hobby!
For more information on this volume, please be sure to call or email. For a look at our other books, magazines & brochures, you can CLICK HERE.
WW025 -- $425.00 [Add to Cart]
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WEDGWOOD INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR PROCEEDINGS BOOKS
The Wedgwood International Seminar is a membership group of Wedgwood enthusiasts which visits a different city around the world, usually the USA, each year to spend a few days steeped in Wedgwoodiana. Anchored near or at a world-class Museum or historical area, the time is spent enjoying the company of fellow Wedgwood enthusiasts and hearing lectures by worldwide experts on Wedgwood, visiting museum and private collections, receptions, and private viewings of Wedgwood and other ceramics not normally on view to the public. In 2003 the group visited England and most of the finest Wedgwood collections anywhere in the world, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, The British Museum, the Wedgwood Company museum and many other fine homes and sites. In May, 2005 we were in Philadelphia, check our LINKS tab to read up on this 50th anniversary Seminar! Our LINKS tab will take you to the WIS website for further information.
The printed version of each lecture is published after the Seminar and these books are known as the "Proceedings". Each volume contains a photo of the attendees, photos that were part of the original presentations, and the complete, unabridged lectures. Each volume is packed with in-depth information about selected Wedgwood topics. The books contained one year's Seminar in earlier years; in more recent years each volume contains three Seminars. Browse our full Books, Prints, Glass & Miscellany category to see all that we have in stock. For a complete list of the topics in any given volume, please simply email us and we'll gladly let you know the contents. Every serious Wedgwood collector should investigate these volumes for articles of pertinence to his or her collection. You might go back to Browse Inventory from the dark blue bar on left, then just type the single word SEMINAR into the browser window to return all the inventory listings we currently have in stock for these great resources!
WE HAVE RECENTLY ADDED A NEW SELECTION OF REFERENCE BOOKS. IN STOCK WE HAVE THE #5 & #6 PROCEEDINGS WHICH WERE PRINTED IN LESSER QUANTITY AND A BIT MORE DIFFICULT TO FIND. Keep an eye out for the schedule for the 2008 Wedgwood International Seminar slated for Kansas City in June -CHECK OUR LINKS FOR THE WIS WEBSITE WITH FURTHER INFORMATION.
WW003E -- $15.00 [Add to Cart]
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DARLING BLANK GREETING CARDS - NOTE CARDS WITH TEABAGS!
You can send a nice note and a little soothing, relaxing gift at the same time. A bag of real tea is enclosed in each card. The front of the card shows a Wedgwood jasper teapot and teacup and saucer highlighted with pink roses. Just open the foldover note, write your message and you're sending your Wedgwood, or other, friends a nice little reminder of your hobby, or perhaps theirs! We have been selling these cards singly, but realized it would be more economical to buy them in larger quantity. We will package them nicely and send ten for $22.50 as opposed to the single cost of $2.50 each. Of course, they come with a nice crisp white envelope. We will ship them for free, either in bulk or singly, with another order, but if you wish to order only the cards, shipping for 10 will be $2. Please let us know if you have any questions. These are high quality cardstock cards and a wonderful way to correspond, especially if you are a Wedgwood aficionado. Our photo is a scan which has been reduced in size, the actual card is a bit more crisp. CLICK THE PHOTO TO RETURN TO THE REGULAR LISTING WITH PRICE, SIZE, ETC. THESE CARDS HAVE NOW BEEN DISCONTINUED BY THE MANUFACTURER SO WHAT IS NOW IN STOCK IS ALL WE WILL GET. 8/06
WW036 -- $2.50 [Add to Cart]
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REPRODUCTION OF RATHBONE 1890 WEDGWOOD PRINTS
There are 16 different prints in this series produced in England on high quality acid-free art paper. These are reproductions of the prints found in the book OLD WEDGWOOD by Frederick Rathbone published in 1890. Original copies of this book are nearly impossible to find and these reproductions are high caliber prints which are magnificent framed OR cut up and used for other decorative projects. Many of the prints can be cut and the images framed individually. Four of the prints show the Portrait Medallions, such as the one shown above. The format of our database makes it a bit difficult to describe, but for your $28 you receive one complete print, in this case it is the print as seen here. For your $9 UPS charge, you receive any number of prints ordered. They are mailed in very thick strong mailing tubes. To see the rest of our prints click Browse Inventory, choose Books/Prints category, then just type in the single word Rathbone in the browse window...you'll see them all. We do sell many of them in half sizes, in other words, we can cut them and only sell you the individual image you want. The prints are $17 each for halves and shipping a bit less because we would get the print and ship it in a smaller mailing tube. Send us an email to discuss the details further. In the June, 2003 issue of "House Beautiful" magazine you will find something interesting on page 182. An illustration of the above print framed in a gold-leaf oval frame. It looks great, even if they did print the picture backwards. The portraits actually face the direction you see here. The website at which you seem to be able to purchase these prints is that of a high level picture framer. Nowhere could I find the print for sale, or a place to order the one illustrated. BUT why bother? THEIR price for this print framed in an oval frame is $400!!!!! Why not buy one $28 print from us and get a nice oval frame and paint or gold-leaf it yourself! It should cost a bit less than $400! Think about any one of the prints, beautifully framed, in YOUR home to highlight your Wedgwood collection. The two black vases framed in black make a spectacular statement as a pair. We have a pair in silver frames in our black toile dining room and they look smashing! We once saw a wonderful bathroom done with the individual portrait medallions cut out and decoupaged on the wall in an artistic pattern; there are many ways in which one could use the prints as decorative accents in a home that is full of Wedgwood, or in any classical environment. Let us know if you have any questions!
In browsing the Internet we have recently learned that a textured canvas version of these Rathbone reprints is now available - but at $129 each they might be a bit pricey! These are the same size images but ours look more like the originals which were printed in a book!
WW002-14 -- $28.00 [Add to Cart]
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GIFT CERTIFICATE
Can't decide what to give that special person? Order a GIFT CERTIFICATE in any dollar amount and we will either mail it to you to give personally, or we will mail it, either via email or snail mail, to your recipient with a nice card and your message. The Certificate may be used to purchase any product in our vast inventory. VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE.
Add this product to your cart then you can give us all the particulars in the order form - or email us if you have questions.
WW089 -- $0.00 [Add to Cart]
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