Wedgwood Blue Jasper Grecian Clock SpecificationsOne of the oldest patterns in Wedgwood's 240-year history, Jasper was introduced by the company's founder, Josiah Wedgwood, in 1775 and continues to have a large following of collectors of both antique and newly produced pieces. A type of unglazed, fine-grained, and nonporous stoneware, Jasper was named for its resemblance in hardness to the stone jasper. The body of this porcelain is white at its beginnings and is then dipped into metallic oxide coloring agents to shade it to black or one of several light pastel colors--with periwinkle blue, the color of this clock, being the most popular and recognizable by collectors. Inspired by Neoclassical style and Greek and Roman mythology, the design work on Jasperware is hand-applied by craftspeople and features white cameo figures and ornamentation in bas-relief. These molded decorations are fired directly onto each piece for durability. True to the collection's roots, this clock has a curved top, resembling many of the lines found in Roman architecture. The clock's body features a carved scene, based on Greek legends, in contrasting white and an ornamental rosette on its top. A precision Quartz timepiece rests within the Wedgwood pottery frame and operates on a single 1.5-volt battery. This 4-3/4-inch-tall clock is made in England and is wonderful for telling time in a formal room or displaying in a cabinet with an established Jasper collection. The clock is covered by Wedgwood under a one-year guarantee. --Cristina Vaamonde.../ Wedgwood Blue Jasper Grecian Clock / Quartz Clocks
