07/09/2026
Extremely Rare Wedgwood Zodiac Bull “Ta**us”, designed by renowned British sculptor Arnold Machin.
This example features an experimental “Porphyry Grey Pebble” finish with gilt Zodiac decoration. Most importantly, it retains its original handwritten factory-trial label reading:
“Porphyry Grey Pebble No. 3 Gold Print Zodiac”
The label is affixed over the impressed Wedgwood mark, indicating this is an internal factory trial or exhibition specimen rather than a standard production piece.
Details:
• Designer: Arnold Machin
• Manufacturer: Wedgwood, England
• Model: Zodiac Bull / Ta**us
• Finish: Experimental Porphyry Grey Pebble
• Decoration: Gold-printed Zodiac symbols
• Marks: Impressed WEDGWOOD mark and factory symbols
• Label: Original factory-trial label
• Condition: Excellent, with no chips, cracks or restoration and no noticeable rubbing to the gilt decoration
A rare and potentially unique piece for the serious Wedgwood, Arnold Machin or mid-century ceramics collector.
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