Wedgwood blue jasperware plate with City of London coat of arms. In Box 4.5”

Jasperware is a type of stoneware ceramic developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. It is known for its unglazed, matte finish and is typically made in a wide range of colors, most famously a distinctive blue, often referred to as "Wedgwood blue". The material is characterized by its ability to reproduce intricate relief decorations, such as classical figures, mythological scenes, and heraldic emblems, which are applied to the surface.

This particular piece features the coat of arms of the City of London, a historic financial district within London. The use of jasperware for commemorative or heraldic items became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries, with Wedgwood producing numerous pieces celebrating various cities, institutions, and events. The laurel wreath motif is also a common neoclassical element found on Wedgwood's jasperware.