Wedgwood Christmas Plate 1977 “Westminster Abbey”

Circa 1977/Staffordshire, England

Josiah Wedgwood founded his famous pottery works in Staffordshire, England, in 1759, eventually becoming one of the most celebrated ceramic manufacturers in the world. After decades of experimentation, he perfected Jasperware around 1775, a fine-grained unglazed stoneware that typically featured delicate white neoclassical reliefs contrasting against a colored ground. This distinctive ceramic formula became synonymous with British craftsmanship and remains instantly recognizable among collectors globally.

Wedgwood initiated a popular annual series of Christmas plates beginning in 1969, featuring iconic London landmarks rendered in their signature pale blue and white Jasperware. The 1977 edition celebrated the historic Westminster Abbey, continuing a tradition that appealed to holiday decorators and avid ceramic collectors alike. These commemorative pieces were produced in large quantities during the late 20th century, cementing their status as ubiquitous items in the secondary decorative art market.