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Description:
Four Wedgwood Black Basalt Items, England, 18th century, an inkpot sander, with two loop handles to the squat form decorated with drapery swags, ht. 2 5/8; sugar dish vase, with laurel swags terminating at angel heads, set on a triangular plinth, ht. 5 1/2; sugar dish vase, with laurel swags terminating at angel heads, set on a square plinth, ht. 5 1/2; and a five-sided bamboo teapot and cover, lg. 5 3/8 in.; impressed Wedgwood & Bentley marks.
Estimate $400-600
Inkpot: Rim chips and one handle restored.
Sugar dish vase on triangular base: No cover, restored at join of bowl and socle; numerous small chips along footrim of plinth.
Sugar dish vase: No cover, restored at join of bowl and socle; chips to footrim and covers of plinth.
Teapot: In good condition throughout.
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Bentley, 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.