Wedgwood Caneware Potpourri Vase with Machine Turned Lid, 12cm, Spak Coll.

Elevate your interior with this refined Wedgwood caneware potpourri and flower holder vase, an elegant example of the celebrated English pottery house’s craftsmanship. With its machine-turned decoration and classic form, this piece brings understated luxury and historic charm to any sophisticated home or curated collection.

Crafted in Wedgwood’s distinctive caneware stoneware, the vase has a warm, biscuit-toned body that harmonises beautifully with both traditional and contemporary interiors. The removable pierced potpourri lid allows the piece to serve as either a fragrant potpourri holder or a decorative flower vase, making it as versatile as it is beautiful.

Key Features

• Maker: Wedgwood
• Material: Caneware / stoneware
• Form: Potpourri / flower holder vase with removable lid
• Decoration: Intricate machine-turned design to body and lid
• Height: Approx. 12 cm
• Provenance: Spak Collection label to base
• Condition: Chip to potpourri lid; otherwise in good condition with no apparent repairs

Design & Aesthetic

This vase showcases the clean lines and precision detailing that collectors associate with Wedgwood’s machine-turned wares. The surface is subtly textured, catching the light and giving depth to the natural caneware tone. The pierced lid is designed to allow fragrance to diffuse gently if used with potpourri, while also serving as a sculptural decorative feature when the vase is displayed empty.

The neutral, earthy hue of caneware makes this piece exceptionally easy to style. It pairs beautifully with classic blue-and-white porcelain, rich woods, or modern minimalist settings. Whether placed on a mantle, console, bedside table, or in a display cabinet, it adds a refined, quietly luxurious presence.

Function & Versatility

Originally conceived as a potpourri holder, this Wedgwood vase is equally suited to:

• Displaying dried flowers or herbs
• Holding scented potpourri to gently perfume a room
• Serving as a small flower vase (lid removed) for fresh blooms or foliage
• Acting as a decorative accent piece in a curated vignette

Its compact 12 cm height makes it ideal for smaller spaces, shelves, and display groupings, while the refined craftsmanship ensures it stands out as a collectible object in its own right.

Condition Details

The vase presents well overall and remains highly displayable. For accuracy:

• Lid: There is a chip to the potpourri lid, visible on close inspection. This does not affect the structural integrity of the piece and is reflected in the pricing.
• Body: Otherwise in good condition with no obvious cracks, hairlines, or repairs noted.
• Light, age-appropriate signs of use may be present as expected with antique/period ceramics.

Collectability & Provenance

This piece carries a Spak Collection label, indicating it once formed part of a carefully assembled private collection. Such provenance is appealing to collectors of Wedgwood caneware and fine English pottery, offering additional assurance of quality and interest.

Wedgwood’s caneware has long been admired for its subtle beauty and restrained elegance. Machine-turned examples are particularly sought after for their precise, almost architectural surfaces and their place in the evolution of 19th–20th century ceramic design.

Styling & Gift Appeal

Perfect for:

• Collectors of Wedgwood, caneware, and fine English ceramics
• Interior designers seeking a timeless, neutral-toned accent
• Gifts for lovers of classic British design and heritage brands
• Adding a subtle touch of luxury to bedrooms, studies, dressing rooms, or living spaces

Whether you are building a focused Wedgwood collection, enhancing a cabinet of mixed porcelain and stoneware, or simply looking for a beautifully made, understated decorative object, this Wedgwood caneware potpourri vase with machine-turned decoration offers elegance, history, and versatility in a compact, highly displayable form.