Description:
Wedgwood Rosso Antico Potpourri with Covers, England, early 19th century, globular form with upturned loop handles, polychrome enameled and gilded with tropical birds and flowers, pierced cover with ball finial together with an interior disc lid, impressed mark, ht. 12 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Cover: Sizable rim chips restored; finial restored at terminal.
Interior lid: 1/4" rim flake.
Potpourri: One handle restored.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.