Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.3 Henry I Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.3 Henry I 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 3, 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

Wedgwood’s long tradition of quality is evident in the crisp definition

Collecting & Interior Use:

This medallion captures that aesthetic perfectly

most likely in the later Victorian era

The staining in some fracture lines suggests old

Indulge in the timeless elegance of this Wedgwood black basalt miniature bust of Zeus

Type: Twin-handled tureen with matching underplate / dish

one hairline inside the bowl

This matchbox holder is particularly appealing to collectors of vintage Tobacciana

The craftsmanship is evident in every detail

it remains a highly decorative and historically interesting example of post-war Italian studio production and a charming addition to any collection of Bitossi

it serves as an evocative reminder of that era