Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.7 John Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.7 John Kings of England c.1800 WedgwoodThis finely modelled oval portrait medallion is an authentic example of Wedgwood's celebrated 'Kings of England' series, produced in the firm's distinctive black basalt body around 1800. The medallion is impressed with the maker's name WEDGWOOD to the reverse and bears the series number 7, identifying its place within the original sequence. The 'Kings of England in high relief, including their present Majesties' was first advertised in Wedgwood's 1779

yet it retains a strong decorative presence and much of its original period charm

used for fruit

A charming hand-painted glass goblet decorated with the figure of a lady in a full crinoline dress

Such pieces were prized in the late Georgian and Regency periods as small but serious works of art

Its compact size makes it a versatile addition to existing collections

One of the applied bird figures is reported to be slightly loose

A beautiful fusion of artistry and function

Bowl diameter: Approx

making these plates as appealing in a cabinet as they are on the table

This beautiful pair of brass containers features the iconic jasperware design

Presented in its original box

and connoisseurs of historic bindings