Early 19th Century Wedgwood Enameled Floral Black Basalt Tea Pot / Coffee Pot*Summary*
Here we have an Antique Wedgwood black basalt tea pot/ coffee pot made by Wedgwood in the early 19th Century with wonderful floral patterns.
Inspired by dense volcanic basalt rock, "Black Basalt" was introduced by Josiah Wedgwood in 1768. The dark color was achieved by adding manganese and carr, a slurry to the clay. Wedgwood preferred to use ball clay from Dorset in southwest England. It was used to create elegant, lustrous pieces, including replicas of newly excavated Etruscan pottery, and became a significant commercial success. This line is becoming increasingly rare.
Dimensions: 17” x 4 1/4” x 7 7/8”
Weight: 1lb 7oz
*Condition*
Overall Good condition. Some specking in the paint in various spots. Some chipping on the very top of the lid. Appears to be a small line or thin crack in the body.
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