Wedgwood Florentine Gold W4219

All About Wedgwood Florentine Gold China

Brand: Wedgwood Pattern: Florentine - Gold Pattern#: w4219

Manufacturer Status: Discontinued In Production: 1961-1986

Description: White background, Wide gold border, Gold griffins, Gold trim Theme: Elegant

Dishwashing Method: Handwash (Probable)  Secondary Market Value: Very Good  Best Uses: Formal

This Florentine Gold pattern was manufactured for 25 years by the Lenox China company, based in the US. Not to be confused with another Florentine Gold pattern, w4220, which has a cream body and is not nearly as popular as this pattern. Part of the enormously successful Florentine range of patterns which feature medieval griffins (dragons) in many different colors, Florentine has been a Wedgwood mainstay since it's inception until today, although only one Florentine pattern is still being made, the Wedgwood Florentine Turquoise pattern. In contrast to other series of patterns in which the color change is incidental, by Florentine the color is crucial. Florenine Black, Blue and Turquoise communicate an entirely different style than Gold does. Florentine Gold is a luscious, lavish pattern with a heavy gilded presence designed to make a statement of luxury and class and make a statement it does. In the over quarter century since it has been discontinued, it has still remained a strong favorite to china lovers and collectors all over.

Our favorite Wedgwood Florentine Gold pieces are the cream soup and saucer set as well as the fruit dessert bowl.