Early 19th Century Wedgwood Enameled Floral Black Basalt Candlestick ~Very Good Condition~
*Summary*
Here we have an Antique Wedgwood black basalt Candlestick made by Wedgwood in the early 19th Century.
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: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 9 3/4
Weight: 1lb 11oz
*Condition*
v
2Loz
#12
5L
JP
