Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2519BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 01, 2010 6:00PM
Description:
Wedgwood and Bentley Black Basalt Canopic Jar/Candleholder, England, 18th century, the engine turned nozzle mounted atop the head/cover, the jar set atop a raised square plinth, impressed mark, ht. 11 5/8 in.
Estimate $4,500-6,500
Professionally restored to top rim of candle nozzle and join of nozzle to cover. Crack through one side of socle and plinth. Edge chips to plinth.