Hi Chris,
I've had several Heralds in both Wedgewood and Powder blues. Wedgewood
replaced Powder Blue for the Herald range in around 1963, but I'd believe it
if I was told there was an overlap period!
Wedgewood is very similar to Powder blue, but when viewed together, the
Wedgewood has a noticeably darker hue. Also, while the original Powder Blue
goes very flat (powdery in fact!) and fades with age and exposure to the
sun, I've found that original cars of mine in Wedgewood have kept their
shine and depth well into old age. I assume the later colour was richer in
pigment, and of a higher quality, but that's not fact,just an
observation.....
Oh, and by the way - the blue china made famous by Josiah Wedgewood is
actually a bit darker than the Triumph colour of the same name!
Regards,
Bill.
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