Wedgwood Black Basalt Dolphin Incense Burner

Description:

Wedgwood Black Basalt Dolphin Incense Burner, England, c. 1805, the bowl with floral festoons supported atop the tail of three dolphins mounted on a triangular base, inscribed "Josiah Wedgwood 2 February 1805" and impressed mark, ht. 4 in.

Provenance: From the Estate of Paul Lauer.
Estimate $400-600

Missing cover; missing acorn under bowl. No other evidence of any cracks, chips or restorations.


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