Description:
Wedgwood Rockingham Brown-glazed Vigornian Tea Set, England, c. 1875, acid-etched foliate designs surrounding a central armorial crest, including a covered tea kettle, ht. 7; teakettle stand, dia. 4 7/8; covered sugar bowl, ht. 3 5/8; creamer, ht. 2 1/2; two teacups and saucers; and an oval tray, lg. 16 7/8 in.; impressed marks.
Estimate $300-500
Tea kettle: Handle repaired
Kettle stand: Glaze wear to surface. im chips under edge.
Sugar bowl: Chip to finial; slight nick to top and bottom rims.
Creamer: Glaze loss along edge of spout.
Cups and saucers: Light usage wear to glaze on saucers.
Oval tray: Overall crazing to the glaze and with light even surface wear.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.