Two Wedgwood Gilded and Bronzed Black Basalt Oil Lamps

Description:

Two Wedgwood Gilded and Bronzed Black Basalt Oil Lamps, England, 19th century, each oval, with fluted neck, oak leaf border and acanthus and bellflowers to lower body, one modeled with a classical maiden holding an open book, ht. 8 3/4; the other with a maiden pouring a jug, ht. 8 in.; impressed marks.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Maiden with book: Professional restoration to cover, through neck and torso of figure.
Maiden with jug: Professional restoration to cover.


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