Peggy Kerner Beyond Wedgwood Blue The Ruthmere Museum in Indiana held an exhibition, “Beyond Wedgwood Blue”. Now available is a catalogue that features highlights of the exhibit and the history of Wedgwood. Visit: http://ruthmere.wildapricot.org/Exhibit-Catalogues
September, 2022 Studio Potters If you missed her lecture to the WSB in May, Dr. Anne Forschler of the Birmingham Museum of Art summarized her talk on Wedgwood’s Studio Potters for your reading pleasure. Important Mirror A Massachusetts auction House offered an interesting Wedgwood mirror with notable provenance.
Remembering a friend: Dorothy-Lee Jones Ward We are most saddened to learn of the death of Dorothy-Lee Jones Ward (January 11, 1927 – August 4, 2022), of Sebago Lake, Maine, and Wellesley, Mass. A WSB past president as well as that of WIS, she was a most gracious lady and Wedgwood legend, serving as mentor … Read more
Brimfield Flea Market: Collectors in the general New England area are likely familiar with the Brimfield Flea Market. The massive event takes place over a 6-day stretch every May, July, and September, with about 2000 dealers offering everything imaginable to an estimated 50,000 attendees flooding Brimfield, Massachusetts. The dates for this Brimfield, Massachusetts, antiques and … Read more
2022-2023 Program Sunday September 18, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Members’ Participation: “Annual Wedgwood Bits & Pieces”; to be held in-person at the Dedham Museum and Archives, Dedham, MA Sunday, November 13, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. Liz Collins: “A Love Affair with Wedgwood Through the Generations”; to be held via Zoom Sunday, January 15, 2023 at … Read more
It’s been 2 1/2 years since the WSB met “in-person”. While the lectures over this period have been delivered and enjoyed by participants via Zoom, most Wedgwoodians are eager to return to a live venue. So, please join us for the opening of the 2022-23 season with the annual “Bits & Pieces” session, to be … Read more
April, 2022 Moonstone Dessert Plates WSB recording secretary, Dana Ricciardi, treated members to her fascinating story of moonstone plates, the summer school of the BritishMuseum Trust, family friend Phelps Warren, and Attingham Park England. Skinner April Sale Results An analysis of the Wedgwood sales trend was provided along with hammer prices on some key objects … Read more
