01-12-201701-13-2017
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2975BBoston
January 12, 2017 04:00 PMCalender
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Wedgwood Queen's Ware Soup Tureen, Cover, and Stand

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$2,460$2,000
Auction: European Furniture & Decorative Arts - 2975BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 12, 2017 4:00PM

Description:

Wedgwood Queen's Ware Soup Tureen, Cover, and Stand, England, early 19th century, polychrome enameled and gilded with an armorial crest, impressed mark, bowl dia. 9 in.


Note: The arms are purported to be those of the Duke of Clarence and St. Andrews (later William IV) (1765-1837). The Duke ordered the service from Wedgwood and by the time he took delivery he had become King of Great Britain.
Estimate $800-1,200

Cover: 3/4" rim chip repaired.
Tureen: 3/4" chip under footrim.
Stand: In very good condition throughout.



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Keywords

William IV, United Kingdom