Superb Set of 7 Pieces of Vintage US Patented English Wedgwood “EDME” (Queens Ware) Demitasse Cups & Saucers in Superb Condition (4 Cups, 3 Saucers, 750g).

Please browse all 12 sets of photographs attached for size, weight and condition as they are self explanatory. Marvellous set. Without any chips, cracks or damage whatsoever.

Wedgwood Edme is one of the most famous Wedgwood patterns. The history of this iconic Queen's ware service dates back to 1908. It was designed by John Goodwin, who was a leading art director at Wedgwood for over 30 years. For the design of Edme, he went back to sketches from the eighteenth century. He was also inspired by examples from the French Empire. The name of the service was a tribute to Edme Pannier, one of the brothers of the house Pannier Frères. These brothers, leading interior decorators from Paris, were the clients for the development of this service by Wedgwood.

The Edme tableware has been in production for more than 110 years. Initially it became especially popular in the United States. In the Netherlands it gained popularity after the First World War, when fashion started to focus on plain tableware without flowers. At the time it was Wedgwood Edme certainly not for everyone. As a result, the service was mainly encountered in higher social circles. When prosperity increased after the Second World War, the service also became accessible to the (well-to-do) bourgeoisie. Thanks to the well-thought-out shapes and a lasting appearance, the tableware is therefore particularly suitable for many special occasions, up to the most chic moments.

Wedgwood Edme is made of cream-colored pottery. This material was developed by Josiah Wedgwood between 1730 and 1740. Sometime later, it would become known in improved form as queen's ware. This honorary title was due to an order from Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in 1766.

When we take a closer look at the design, the stately appearance stands out, in combination with the often witty decorations. This effect is achieved by a vertical rib structure, lightly decorated edges with bay leaves and various ornaments.

Over time, the range has been subject to various expansions. While some crockery items are still being produced, the production of other items has been discontinued in recent decades.

Wedgwood from before 1995 can be recognized by the so-called round stamp on the bottom, while crockery parts from after 1995 have horizontal marks so these pieces here in this listing are all vintage pre 1995 pieces!

Wedgwood history:

Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, commonly known as Wedgwood, is amongst the world’s most famous fine china, porcelain, and luxury accessories company founded on 1 May 1759 by English potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood.

Josiah, the youngest of 13 children, founded his company in 1759. He was a perfectionist who took 3,000 attempts to get just the right shades of chalky blue and sage green for his most popular Jasperware. He made his name when he manufactured a tea and coffee service for Queen Charlotte, wife of King George III. Her Majesty was so impressed she allowed Wedgwood to use the title Potter to the Queen. Soon other royal households, including Russia's, were clamouring for Wedgwood pottery.

Josiah was a benevolent employer who built good homes for his workers but he could also be a demanding taskmaster. If a vessel did not meet his exacting standards he would smash it and shout: "This will not do for Wedgwood!"

His company became the first to innovate the perfect mixture of fine bone china which was both durable and beautiful to the touch.

Before he succumbed to cancer in 1795 Wedgwood passed his company on to his sons. Many descendants were directly involved in the business over the years and it thrived throughout the 19th and most of the 20th century.

Were it not for a bout of smallpox the name of Josiah Wedgwood would have been lost in the mists of time. The disease severely weakened his leg and he was unable to work the pedal of his potter's wheel. Faced with the loss of his livelihood the enterprising apprentice turned instead to designing ceramics.

Josiah had a keen eye and an interest in the latest advances, such as new glazes. His designs were unlike the typical clunky wares on the market in the early 18th century and were soon gracing the homes of the aristocracy and royal palaces. Production at Etruria Works in Stokeon-Trent, Staffordshire, could barely keep pace with demand.

Quite simply Wedgwood is considered the finest potter to have lived and his name is famous far beyond these English shores.

The vast Wedgwood collection of pottery, art and manuscripts is regarded as one of the most important industrial archives in the world.

In 1986 Wedgwood was acquired by Waterford Glass Company for £250million. The names were merged to become Waterford Wedgwood with a workforce of almost 8,000 at its peak but its fortunes began to decline. Later the main assets of Waterford Wedgwood were purchased by the New York City-based private equity firm KPS Capital Partners in 2009, and the group became known as WWRD Holdings Limited, an acronym for "Waterford Wedgwood Royal Doulton". On 2 July 2015, Fiskars Corporation acquired WWRD.

Original UK made Wedgewood products such as these pieces are now real collector’s items as production of English porcelain has mostly moved abroad to the Far East.