Clock case, Barlaston, 1997

Clock case in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London (museum number WE.18555-2014), made in Barlaston, dated 1997. The museum's brief description reads: Clock case, Jasperware with applied reliefs and moulding, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, Barlaston, 1996. Museum description: Clock case, blue jasperware with white applied relief. Square shape with circular holes for clock insert, and a semi-circular top with a white applied relief of a flower. On front above the hole is a white applied relief scene of two putti's with a dog in front of a tree. Moulded blue decoration on the front of dots and leaves. Either side of case are white relief of putti, one is holding a bird, the other a garland. Large label on reverse. The museum records it as Jasperware with applied reliefs and moulding, measuring Height 115 mm; Length 98 mm. These details come from the museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.