Wedgwood Lustre Decorated Dolphin Incense Burner

Description:

Wedgwood Lustre Decorated Dolphin Incense Burner, England, 1805, iron red and brown arabesque floral band trimming bowl supported on three purple lustre decorated dolphin feet mounted atop a triangular base, inscribed under the base "Josiah Wedgwood 2d February 1805" and impressed mark, ht. 4 1/4 in.

Provenance: Born collection.
Estimate $200-400

Missing lid; 1" Y shaped rim hairline; inner rim with a 3/8" chip; outer rim with a 1/2" chip along inner edge; numerous chips along the top and bottom edge of the base.


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