Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2532BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 07, 2011 6:00PM
Description:
Six Wedgwood Black Basalt Items, England, 19th century, including an oval teapot with molded arabesque floral design, ht. 3 1/2 in.; a similar design teakettle and cover, ht. 6 3/8 in.; an engine turned spittoon, ht. 5 1/8 in.; two cylindrical inkpots, one with a stopper, dia. 2 5/8, 3 3/4 in.; and an octagonal tray with iron red enamel encaustic-style border, lg. 9 in.; impressed marks.
Estimate $500-700
Teapot: cover and tip of spout heavily restored.
Kettle: tip of spout with shallow flake.
Spittoon: 4" piece out and simply reglued to rim.
Inkpots: each in good condition.
Tray: enameling a later addition.