Extremely Rare Wedgwood Polar Bear Ginger Jar - 9.5" Museum Investment Grade

Maker: Wedgwood

Period: Victorian era (circa 1870-1900)

Style: Ginger jar with relief molded decoration

Height: 9.5 inches (with lid)

Decoration: Polar bears in Arctic landscape on cobalt blue ground

Rarity Level: Extremely Rare - Museum Investment Grade

Condition: Mint like Condition no  chips,cracks, repairs, some very minor wear to the top of the lid and under the lid(see pics)

Comparable Sale: Similar 9.5" vase sold for $5,800 USD at American auctio

Maker: Wedgwood Period: Victorian era (circa 1870-1900) Height: 9.5 inches (with lid) Decoration: Relief molded polar bears on cobalt blue ground Rarity Level: Extremely Rare - Museum Investment Grade Comparable Sale: Similar 9.5" vase sold for $5,800 USD at American auction Condition: [Your assessment]

This exceptionally rare Wedgwood polar bear ginger jar represents museum investment-grade Victorian pottery. Standing 9.5 inches tall, this piece features exquisitely detailed relief-molded polar bears in an Arctic landscape set against stunning cobalt blue ground with gilt detailing.

Auction-Documented Value: A comparable 9.5-inch Wedgwood vase with polar bear decoration recently sold for $5,800 USD at a major American auction, establishing this piece as investment-grade Victorian pottery of the highest caliber.

Extreme Rarity: Polar bear motifs on Wedgwood pottery are exceptionally uncommon. This rarity level places the piece firmly in museum acquisition territory, representing both artistic excellence and historical significance from the Victorian era's fascination with Arctic exploration.

Technical Excellence: The three-dimensional polar bears demonstrate masterful relief molding with naturalistic detail. The rich cobalt blue ground with gilt rope-twist borders represents Wedgwood's most sophisticated decorative program.

Complete Condition: The presence of the original fitted lid significantly enhances value. Many ginger jars have been separated from their lids, making complete examples increasingly precious.

Investment Grade: With documented auction results at $5,800 USD for comparable pieces, this represents established investment value with strong appreciation potential.

Current Value: $5,000-7,500 CAD (based on documented comparable auction result)

Perfect For: Museum collections, investment-grade pottery collectors, Wedgwood specialists, Victorian decorative arts investors, or institutions seeking documented museum-quality pieces with established auction provenance.

Authenticated by William Cross, Charlton Catalogue heritage since 1986.