Wedgwood “Wildbriar” 97-Piece English Dinner Service – Etruria & Barlaston
Comprehensive service for 9, with generous extras and serving pieces.

A charming and complete 97-piece dinner service by Wedgwood of Etruria & Barlaston, in the beloved “Wildbriar” pattern—just in time for the holidays. Crafted mid-20th century in England, this elegant earthenware embodies Wedgwood’s enduring blend of artistry and tradition. Each piece features a scalloped cream rim adorned with hand-colored transfers of ripened blackberries and autumnal foliage, evoking the warmth and beauty of an English country table.

Providing service for 9 with generous extras, the set includes dinner, salad, and bread plates, cream soup bowls with saucers, tea and demitasse cups with saucers, and a large serving platter. Every piece is maker marked beneath. “Wildbriar” remains one of Wedgwood’s most inviting patterns—perfect for festive gatherings or year-round entertaining.

Condition:

Good vintage condition overall. Several pieces show light crazing and surface wear consistent with age and use. No chips or cracks noted. Colors remain warm and inviting, with crisp detail to the blackberry motif.

Dimensions & Components:

• (1) Platter – 11.75"
• (9) Dinner Plates – 10.25"
• (10) Salad Plates – 8.25"
• (11) Bread Plates – 6.25"
• (4) Small Bowls – 1.25" x 5"
• (8) Demitasse Saucers – 5.25"
• (7) Demitasse Cups – 3"
• (12) Cream Soup Saucers – 6.75"
• (10) Cream Soup Bowls – 5.25"
• (13) Coffee/Tea Saucers – 5.75"
• (12) Coffee/Tea Cups – 4"

Historical Note:

Founded by Josiah Wedgwood in 1759, the Wedgwood company became a cornerstone of English ceramics, pioneering precision and elegance in domestic ware. The Etruria & Barlaston works, established in the 1940s after the original Etruria factory, represented the modern rebirth of Wedgwood’s artistry—combining traditional methods with postwar innovation. “Wildbriar” reflects this era’s romantic revival of nature-inspired motifs, designed to bring warmth and grace to mid-century homes.