Lot 230
  • 230

A Wedgwood lilac jasper dip part tea service circa 1790

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • pottery
decorated in white relief with scenes from 'Domestic Employment', comprising: a teapot and cover, a sugar bowl and cover and a wastebowl, impressed WEDGWOODTogether with a 20th-century Wedgwood lilac jasper bowl decorated with 'The Dancing Hours'. 5 pieces.

Condition

In good condition, except: The sugar bowl: there is an approximate 3 inch by 3 inch section broken and glued back. The wastebowl: there is a short star crack to the base of the bowl.
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