Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wedgwood?
Founded in Stoke-on-Trent, England in 1759, Wedgwood is one of the world’s most enduring names in fine tableware. For more than 260 years, the house has produced bone china of exceptional translucency and refinement, earning its place on the tables of royal households, heads of state, and discerning collectors across generations.
What makes Wedgwood bone china exceptional?
Wedgwood fine bone china is distinguished by its luminous whiteness, extraordinary translucency, and the accumulated craft knowledge of centuries. Every piece is produced at the Barlaston factory in England, where hand-applied decorations and archival patterns refined over generations are brought to life by artisans who train for years to master the house’s exacting standards.
What are the most celebrated Wedgwood collections available at Kneen & Co?
Kneen & Co carries a curated selection of Wedgwood fine dinnerware that showcases the house at its most imaginative. Mythical Creatures brings a fantastical narrative to the table, while Sailor’s Farewell offers an evocative, story-rich design, two collections that demonstrate how 260 years of craft heritage can give life to bold, contemporary vision.
What is the history of Wedgwood's royal connections?
Wedgwood’s relationship with royal households dates to its founding era, when Josiah Wedgwood earned the title Potter to Her Majesty Queen Charlotte. Since then, the house has graced the tables of British monarchs, presidents, and embassies the world over, and was granted the Royal Warrant by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1995, a mark of recognition reserved for suppliers to the Royal Households.
Is Wedgwood an appropriate choice for a wedding registry?
Wedgwood is among the most enduring and meaningful choices for a wedding registry. Its fine bone china is designed to be used at every table of consequence for a lifetime, and passed on. A Wedgwood service carries with it more than two and a half centuries of craft heritage, making it as much a legacy object as a practical one.
Is Wedgwood an ideal luxury gift?
Yes. Whether presented as a place setting, a single hero piece, or a collection anchored around a narrative pattern like Mythical Creatures or Sailor’s Farewell, Wedgwood is a gift that communicates genuine permanence and considered taste. Its breadth of design, from restrained and classical to imaginative and bold, ensures there is a piece suited to every recipient.
What lead times apply to Wedgwood at Kneen & Co?
Select Wedgwood pieces are available ready to ship; others are available by special order. The Kneen & Co team is available to advise on current stock and guide your selection at [email protected] or +1 312 643 1190.
How should Wedgwood fine bone china be cared for?
Hand washing is always recommended to preserve the brilliance of the decoration and the integrity of any gilded detailing across decades of use. Many Wedgwood pieces are also dishwasher safe on a delicate cycle, the house designs its tableware to be lived with rather than stored away.