Black Basalt
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WEDGWOOD: Egyptian Jug. The shape (œnochoe) is taken from an ancient leather jug found on the site of Woolard & Hattersly in Cambridge, for whom these were made. Very rarely found in basalt. Registry mark for 1854. C1855. |
$3,500 |
| #1709 |
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ADAMS: Potpourri, in black basalt, decorated with reliefs taken from (or inspired by) the Elgin Marbles. C1890. 10" tall. |
$495 |
| #2121 |
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WEDGWOOD: A late example of one of Wedgwood's early designs in the Art Deco style, applying modern design to traditional materials and techniques. 1952. |
$240 |
| #1759 |
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English: An interesting teapot in zoomorphic form with a lion spout and serpent handle; decorated with Britannia crowning Wellington, attended by Fame: celebrating his victories in the Napoleonic wars. A few repaired chips to edge of lid. Dated C1813. |
$1,195 |
| #2664 |
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WEDGWOOD:Small sized campana vase in black basalt, decorated with scenes from sacrifice. A scarce shape for basalt, in an unusually small size.
C1880. 7" tall. |
$650 |
| #2680 |
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TURNER: An excellent black basalt teapot, with engine turned decoration and widow finial. Marked TURNER. 5.5" tall. C1790. A couple of miniscule frits to tip of spout: as close to perfect as you would expect to find for usefulware from this period. |
$2,750 |
| #2635 |
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WEDGWOOD:Miniature vase in black basalt, simply adorned with swags and goats' head terminals. Acanthus leaf handles with volute tops complete the composition. C1775. 6.75" to top of finial. Wedgwood & Bentley mark. |
$4,000 |
| #2018 |
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attrib ADAMS: A large creamer, in polished basalt, decorated in relief with Adams Brothers style urns and swags. C1790. One minor edge chip. A good match to teapot #2075, for which see Berthoud plate 958 for the attribution. Teapot #2075 is also in the shop at $795. |
$295 |
| #2004 |
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attrib LEEDS:A rare tea caddy in black basalt, decorated with Abundance to one side, and Sacrifice to Hygeia on the other. Unmarked.
Lacking cover; minor loss to relief at corner. See Godden's Illustrated Encyclopædia P194 pl 338 for shape.
C1790 |
$675 |
| #2130 |
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Birch: A very fine and rare marked example of John Birch's output in black basalt, in the form of a sugar box, with typical reeding, rouletting and Widow of Zarapeth finial. C1800 |
$950 |
| #2637 |
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WEDGWOOD:Potpourri, in the very rare combination of black basalt with rosso ornament: Friendship Consoling Affliction, Procession, Bellerophon Watering Pegasus, Psyche Bound to a Tree.
Lacking cover. |
SOLD |
| #2435 |
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WEDGWOOD: Sphinx: a rare, early example in black basalt of Wedgwood Egyptiana, produced to satisfy the interest in all things pharaonic that resulted from Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. C1810. See also black jasper for a canopic vase. |
$4,750 |
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WEDGWOOD: Footed bowl, in black basalt, decorated with scenes from Sacrifice. This shape was described in the contemporary catalogues as an ‘egg bowl'. 8" diameter. C1880. |
$320 |
| #2220 |
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WEDGWOOD: Small library bust of John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church. 8" tall. C1880. |
$1,200 |
| #2062 |
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WEDGWOOD: Cigarette jar, in black basalt, decorated with scenes from Sacrifice. 1964. |
SOLD |
| #1715 |
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TURNER:A rare example of Turner's marked work in black basalt. Rouladed in imitation of leather, and decorated with a relief of Boys at Play; Sheffield Plate rim.
Silver worn on rim. Fleabite to base. |
$1,150 |
| #2459 |
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WEDGWOOD:Intaglio, in the form of a seal, bearing the initials KK as a monogram.
Marked Wedgwood & Bentley. C1775. |
$375 |
| #2462 |
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WEDGWOOD: Intaglio, in the form of a seal, bearing the initials PO as a monogram. Marked Wedgwood & Bentley. C1775. |
$445 |
| #1432 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Flower vase. Flared shape in black basalt, with deep & crisp ivy relief and engine turning. Lacking frog. C1830. |
$495 |
| #2049 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Pounce pot, or sander, in black basalt. These held pounce, a powder used to dry ink after writing. The curved surface allows the pounce to be returned to the pot. Marked Wedgwood & Bentley. C1775. |
$750 |
| #2436 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Bust of Venus. Based on The Medici Venus by Antonio Canova, she has been given rather more clothing in this interpretation, thus drawing attention away from her other charms, to emphasise the beauty of her face. C1825. 9" tall. |
$2,200 |
| #2379 |
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WEDGWOOD: King and Queen in black basalt, from the chess set designed by Arnold Machin. Designed in the early 1940's, production didn't start until the 1960's; these are early examples with good detail. 1968 |
$230 |
| #2068 |
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WEDGWOOD: Inkwell and stand, in the form of an oil lamp. The oil lamp has a socket for a candle, which would have been used to melt wax to be used to seal letters. Date code for 1885. | $895 |
| #1609 |
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WEDGWOOD: Taper Stick, In black basalt, in the form of a go-to-bed, or hand candle-stick. C1880. Tiny chip to rim of nozzle. |
$275 |
| #2003 |
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WEDGWOOD: A delightful pair of miniature cache pots in black basalt, adorned with swags and classical reliefs. C1880. 4". |
$850 |
| #2209 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Very few examples of the Portland Vase were made in black basalt and we are very pleased to be able to offer one here. Excellent workmanship and perfect condition combine to make a very special example. C1920. 5.75" tall. |
$2,500 |
| #1998 |
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*WEDGWOOD: A very large example of early black basalt, painted in imitation of ancient Greek examples. Notable for its size, attractive shape and restrained decoration. 13" tall. C1785. Not in the shop; can be inspected by appointment in Carlton. Please contact us for details. |
$6,800 |
| #1922 |
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*WEDGWOOD: An unusually large example of polished basalt, painted in imitation of ancient Greek examples. The pleasing shape and classic decoration make this a most attractive item. Lacking cover. 13" tall. C1785. Not in the shop; can be inspected by appointment in Carlton. Please contact us for details. |
$4,500 |
| #1566 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Unusually large covered vase in polished black basalt, from the high point of Wedgwood’s history, the Wedgwood & Bentley partnership. Restoration to finial; frits to plinth. 16" tall. C1773. Not in the shop; can be inspected by appointment in Carlton. Please contact us for details. |
$9,950 |
| #2158 |
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RILEY: The East India Company began production of tea in India in the
early 1820’s, and this teapot appears to commemorate this development.
Unmarked, but the ‘black lustre’ glaze is typical of Riley. c1820 |
$475 |
| #2001 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Mug, in black basalt with silver rim. Acanthus leaf handle, engine turned body, and a relief from the Hunt series. The mixed case mark and excellent condition make a remarkable piece truly exceptional. C1785. |
$2,450 |
| #2284 |
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WEDGWOOD: Cup and saucer in engine turned black basalt, with an interesting split handle and unglazed interior, both characteristic of Wedgwood’s early wares. C1790 |
$850 |
| #1546 |
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ATTRIB. ADAMS*: Globular teapot in black basalt, painted with matt white, red and ice blue; winter finial. Judging by the shape and general appearance, probably by Spode, in imitation of Wedgwood designs of the period. The ice blue is quite distinctive and I would be interested in hearing of other examples of this colour. Note: The attribution is based on a jasper teapot in my collection with similar handle and parapet. The usual minor fritting around the lid. Very slight loss/wear to decoration. |
$1,950 |
| #2128 |
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WEDGWOOD: A large example at 11” tall, in black basalt decorated with this popular subject taken from ancient Roman sources. C1900. Minor flake chip from underside of lid, not visible on display. |
$1,590 $1,200 |
| #1642 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Designed by John Skeaping, the kangaroo is probably the rarest of the fourteen Art Deco animals he created for Wedgwood in 1927. Rarer still in Basalt, with facsimile signature, and in perfect condition. C1930. |
$5,450 |
| #1480 |
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JOHANN MARESCH: Portrait Plate: In white stoneware with a black slip (in imitation of black basalt) with a finely modelled portrait of a fashionable woman of the period; possibly a member of the Prussian Royal Family? Hanging holes to plate rim (original). 8" diameter. C1850. | $250 |
| #1530 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Raven, in Black Basalt, from the series of birds and animals modelled by Ernest Light when he worked for Wedgwood in 1913. Finely and naturalistically modelled; in excellent condition. C1915 |
$795 |
| #1511 |
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WEDGWOOD: Kenlockware Cup & Saucer, with dragon and foo lions. From about 1895-1900, the US office took plain basalt pieces and enameled them in various patterns; this is Dragonware. C1897. | $895 |
| #1510 |
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WEDGWOOD: Mid sized Kenlockware creamer, 3.5” tall, with male foo lions. From about 1895-1900, the US office took plain basalt pieces and enameled them in various patterns; this is an example of Dragonware. C1897. | $650 |
| #1509 |
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WEDGWOOD: Small Kenlockware jug, 4.5” tall, decorated with foo lions. The US office took plain basalt pieces and enameled them. Note the female foo lion with her cub on the reverse. C1897. | $650 |
| #1508 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Mid sized Kenlockware jug, 5” tall, decorated with male foo lions. From about 1895-1900, the US office took plain basalt pieces and enameled them in various patterns; this is an example of Dragonware. C1897. | $750 |
| #1547 |
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WEDGWOOD: Cup & saucer in black basalt, with rope handle, unglazed interior showing the use of the lathe, and encaustic decoration of lines & anthemion, in imitation of early Greek pottery. Early encaustic examples are rare and hard to find in such good condition. C1790. | $1,950 |
| #1274 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Teapot, in black basalt, enameled by hand with Chinese flowers, in the style known as Famille Rose. Later examples, known as Capriware and produced from about 1860, are no match for this early work. Diameter of pot about 5". C1830. | $450 |
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*MAYER: Sugar box, covered, with widow finial. Engine turned decoration and characteristic sprigging for this maker. The cover, while a perfect fit, is actually from the matching teapot as evidenced by the steam hole. See Edwards fig 291. Marked E. Mayer. C1800. Not in the shop at the moment. Please email if interested. |
$800 |
| #1514 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Sleeping Boy, sometimes known as Morpheus, in polished black basalt, modelled after Fiammingo; one of five models in a series produced by Wedgwood. Unmarked, but attribution and date confirmed by the Wedgwood museum. C1800. Not in the shop; can be inspected in Carlton by appointment. Please contact us for details. |
$1,650 |
| #1520 |
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WEDGWOOD: Bud vase, in polished black basalt, 5” tall; adorned with an allegorical representation of the Four Seasons. These figures first appear in the 1779 catalogue, but the name of the modeller is unknown. C1850. | $275 |
| #1450 | WEDGWOOD: Cabinet cup and saucer in the Bute shape, decorated with Aurora, Goddess of the Dawn; The Muses Watering Pegasus; and Cupid as Oracle. C1920 |
$145 | |
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WEDGWOOD: Black Basalt, enamelled in the Chinese taste. This is a combination pastille burner (or potpourri vase) and bough (or flower) pot. C1820. This style is sometimes known as Capriware, although this name rightly belongs to later work produced after 1860. This early style, known as Famille Rose, dates from about 1810-1830 and is of a much higher quality and is much more sought after by collectors. Minor chips to edge of pierced lid; solid inner lid missing. |
$2,190 |
| B12 |
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WEDGWOOD: Black Basalt Bust of Mercury, C1800. Professionally restored. |
$3,500 |
| B14 |
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WEDGWOOD: Black Basalt Kenlockware teapot, enamelled with Coat of Arms for Canada. C1897. |
$220 |
| B16 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Black Basalt Bowl in Bute shape, of medium size. C1920 |
$250 |
| B21 |  |
*WEDGWOOD: Black Basalt Bowl with machine turned decoration, 10" in diameter, C1930. Not in the shop at the moment. Please email if interested. |
$895 |
| B18 |  |
*CYPLES: Tall coffeepot in Egyptian Black with Engine Turned decoration (unmarked). C1820. Not in the shop at the moment. Please email if interested. |
$1,500 |
| B47 |
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*WEDGWOOD: Two basalt intaglios (seals) in exquisite detail, mounted as a necklace in a modern 18K gold setting and chain. They are numbers 319 (Sacrifice) and 140 (The Three Graces) from the 1779 catalogue. C1790. | $2,250 |
| B57 |   |
WEDGWOOD: Wine and Water Ewers, in Black Basalt. Designed by John Flaxman Senior in 1775, probably in imitation of a renaissance model. The water ewer is modelled with a triton gripping the tail of a dolphin; the wine ewer with a satyr gripping the horns of a goat; they are further decorated with swags of seaweed, and grapes, respectively. Restoration to crack in the body of the water ewer; both ewers have been remounted on their bases with modern nuts and bolts. We have another pair of these from about 1790 in good condition. Please use the contacts page to inquire if interested. |
$6,450 |
* Items marked with an asterisk are not in the shop, but are available. Please contact us for details.
