Parian figure of Ceres. Circa 1860-70 Parian refers to fine-grained usually unglazed porcelain that imitates marble and beacme popular in the mid-19th century.
Height: 13”
Parian figure of Hera. Loss of toes to one foot. Circa 1860. Parian refers to fine-grained, usually unglazed, porcelain that imitates marble and became popular in the mid-19th century.
Height: 15”
Black Basalt Small Round Wedgwood Cup, H:1 3/4" Diameter:2". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred we... Click for details
Decorative Small Black Basalt Wedgwood ring holder with brass insert, H:1 3/4" Diameter:2". Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his... Click for details
English Black Basalt Wedgwood Round Dish, Diameter:7 3/4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well... Click for details
Black Basalt Round Decorated Wedgwood Platter, 7" X 6". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well an... Click for details
Black Basalt Oval Platter, a fine example, 8.5" X 7". Black Basalt was developed by: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had... Click for details
Black Basalt English Wedgwood Covered Dish with Roman figures in center cartouche in good condtion, H:4" to top of finial Diameter:4". Historically: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House i... Click for details
Black Basalt English Wedgwood Covered Bowl, lid with finial and bowl with outstretched arms, H:3.5" W:5". Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pot... Click for details
Black Basalt Wedgwood English Cup and Saucer with handle, H:2 3/4" including both, Diameter of Saucer:4 3/4". Historically, about Wedgwood: Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem... Click for details
