Agatware vase and cover English 18th century pottery Josiah Wedgwood Staffordshire

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£3850

Dated: 1770 Eturia Staffordshire England

Antique 18th century pottery vase and cover decorated with surface agateware. The vase is modeled standing on white basalt plinth which is impressed WEDGWOOD. Amphora shaped with an ovoid body and with four striking serpent handles which terminate at their lower attachement in a wonderfully modeled classical baccus mask. A feature of the handles is the way Wedgwood has designed them to pierce through the top rim of the vase. This adds a unique feature to this very elegant and classical piece. The vase is an early example of Wegwood's work, dating to circa 1770/80 period. The vase is complete with its original domed cover.

Dimensions: 12 inches high

Current Condition: Restoration at two handles and minor chips at cover

£3850    $5197

Description

Antique 18th century pottery vase and cover decorated with surface agateware.
The vase is modeled standing on white basalt plinth which is impressed WEDGWOOD.
Amphora shaped with an ovoid body and with four striking serpent handles which terminate at their lower attachement in a wonderfully modeled classical baccus mask.
A feature of the handles is the way Wedgwood has designed them to pierce through the top rim of the vase. This adds a unique feature to this very elegant and classical piece.
The
vase is an early example of Wegwood’s work, dating to circa 1770/80 period.
The vase is complete with its original domed cover.

Additional information

Dimensions 12 in