How were centrepieces used?

These large vessels sat at the middle of formal dining tables during the Edwardian period and earlier eras. They held fruit, flowers, or sweetmeats to serve guests. Beyond dining rooms, households placed them on sideboards and pedestals purely for decorative display. Their scale and elaborate design made them focal points for interior decoration.

What defines the Edwardian style?

Edwardian design draws heavily on historical precedents, mixing Rococo Revival curves with delicate floral painting and classical ornamentation. Artisans favoured bright, optimistic aesthetics. At the same time, Art Nouveau influences introduced flowing organic lines and natural motifs. This period produced both grand ornamental vessels and refined tableware.

How do I identify a maker?

Look underneath the base for factory backstamps, impressed ciphers, and painted pattern numbers. Many major English and continental potteries used distinct marks for different decades. Signatures from individual artists occasionally appear alongside the factory mark. These painted names point directly to the specialist who decorated the piece.

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An Edwardian porcelain centrepiece brings a commanding presence to a table, combining intricate ceramic form with delicate painted detail.

Wedgwood Large Octagonal Bowl "Celestial Dragon" Daisy Makeig Jones , C.1920

1900 - 1920

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Wedgwood Large Octagonal Bowl "Celestial Dragon" Daisy Makeig Jones , C.1920

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£800

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Wedgwood “King Dragon” Lustre Bowl, Daisy Makeig-jones, C. 1915

1900 - 1920

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Wedgwood “King Dragon” Lustre Bowl, Daisy Makeig-jones, C. 1915

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£900

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Monumental Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Bowl with Moonlit Samurai Battle and Shimazu Mon, C.1900

1900 - 1920

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Monumental Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Bowl with Moonlit Samurai Battle and Shimazu Mon, C.1900

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£2,000

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Edwardian Porcelain Centrepiece

Wedgwood Large Octagonal Bowl "Celestial Dragon" Daisy Makeig Jones , C.1920

Wedgwood “King Dragon” Lustre Bowl, Daisy Makeig-jones, C. 1915

Monumental Kinkozan Kyoto Satsuma Bowl with Moonlit Samurai Battle and Shimazu Mon, C.1900

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