Wedgwood Ravenstone Urn 1960’s

An interesting and surprising design, these classical shaped vases were produced in the 1960's.  

Looking very like black basalt though with a tighter and more vitreous surface, because these are glazed with an eggshell black glaze over a cast stoneware body.

The eggshell very effectively highlights the pared back neo-classical simplicity of the form.

Designed by the very innovative and creative works manager Norman Wilson and given the evocative name "Ravenstone".

Wedgwood also produced a creamy white version called "Moonstone".  

Various other shapes were later made using these same materials but this urn shaped vase has now become one of Wedgwoods modern classics.


Makers marks:
Impressed marks:  5 a 63  giving the year of manufature to be 1963 and underneath WEDGWOOD

Height:
176 mm

Weight:
516 g

Age:
60 years

Condition:
Excellent condition

Maker:
Wedgwood