07-18-201507-18-2015
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2835BBoston
July 18, 2015 10:00 AMCalender
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Seven Wedgwood Black Basalt Items

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$923$750
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2835BLocation: BostonDate / Time: July 19, 2015 10:00AM

Description:

Seven Wedgwood Black Basalt Items, England, 19th century, three white inlaid: a covered tobacco jar with lion mask and ring handles, rim ht. 4, covered teapot, ht. 4, and teapot stand, dia. 6; a gilded and bronzed dolphin tripod incense burner, ht. 3 1/2; an enameled Dragon Kenlock Ware teapot and cover, ht. 4 3/4; and two gilded parasol parts, lg. 2 3/4, 5 1/8 in.; impressed marks.

Provenance: Property of the Saint Louis Art Museum, Sold to benefit the acquisition fund.
Estimate $400-600

Inlaid teapot: Cover restored; hairlines surroundingunderside of base.
Teapot stand: Numerous rim chips.
Incense burner: Missing cover.
Parasol parts: Only the handle is marked.


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Keywords

United Kingdom, Saint Louis Art Museum