Collectible Black Basalt Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded Trinket Box with embossed leaf design on the lid and a white Jasperware flower in the center.
The most famous of all Josiah Wedgwood's inventions was Jasperware. The unglazed vitreous body provides the perfect background for classic scenes in bas-relief, and these Wedgwood Jasperware trinket boxes are no exception.
Black basalt was thusly called because of its resemblance to Egyptian basalt: a very hard, black natural stone used for sculpture and mainly worked with abrasive substances such as emergy.
The detailing features the acanthus leafs and bell flower relief. The acanthus plant found mainly in southern Europe, has been used as a decorative motif for more than two thousand years, appearing on much iconic architecture and ornamentation.
Traditional Wedgwood craftsmanship in the fine details of the design. These Wedgwood Jasperware Lidded Boxes are very collectible and would make a fine gift for you or a loved one, or to add to your existing Wedgwood Jasperware collection.
Excellent condition with no damage to the applied Jasperware. No chips, cracks or marks noted. This black basalt Wedgwood Jasperware lidded trinket box measures 2.5" x 2". Marked on the back with "WEDGWOOD MADE IN ENGLAND" and the date letter "K".
A1426 - WEDGWOOD JASPERWARE Black Basalt Rectangle Lidded Trinket Box
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