One of the first impressions most of the general public associate with Wedgwood is this co...

One of the first impressions most of the general public associate with Wedgwood is this combination of light blue jasper dip decorated with their classical white sprig groups.  However in contrast to most Wedgwood cachepots, these have been charmingly scaled down to an unusual -- almost toy size. Given the petite size, the four sprig groups decorating each cachepot appear much more prominent.  As with Wedgwood's larger jardineres, a simple white band at the hip and a tight floral band at the rim frame the sprig groups completing the design.    

While today we may look on Wedgwood's sprig groups as interesting decoration, when they we...

While today we may look on Wedgwood's sprig groups as interesting decoration, when they were introduced, knowledge of their identity or background would have been seen as a hallmark of one's education.  Their identities are noted below: 

The Three Graces -- designed by William Hackwood, c.1773

Cupid as Oracle divining the future for a young maiden -- artist and date unknown 

The Procession -- artist and date unknown

Coriolanus with his wife and mother who entreat him to return to Rome  -- designed by John Flaxman, 1784

 

Bellerophon Watering Pegasus -- attributed to William Hackwood, c. 1773

Cupid Asleep as two nymphs endeavor to steal his arrow -- artist unknown, c. 1773

The Archers -- artist and date unknown

Aurora opening the gates of the East to announce the dawn -- attributed to William Hackwood, c. 1773

The final picture above shows jardineres currently offered by Seekers Antiques.  However it is also included as an indicator of the scale of these two pieces.