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Wedgwood Black Basalt Teapot
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very good example of a Wedgwood (signed) late 18th century Black Basalt Teapot. The
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Tea Sets
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgewood Black Basalt Stone Urn
By Wedgewood
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Wedgewood encaustic painted , matte finished black basalt stone urn. Hand painted decoration with
Category
Antique 1790s English Egyptian Revival Urns
Materials
Stone
Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood & Bentley
Located in New Orleans, LA
This elegant inkwell set by Wedgwood & Bentley is crafted of black basalt, one of Wedgwood’s finest
Category
Antique 18th Century English Other Inkwells
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Rousseau
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
One of history’s greatest thinkers, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, is the subject of this black basalt
Category
Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Hedgehog Bulb Planter
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A black basalt bulb pot molded as a hedgehog, made by Wedgwood in the middle of the 19th century
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of George Stephenson
By Wedgwood
Located in Montreal, QC
Black basalt bust of George Stephenson, (1781-1848), British railway engineer, considered the
Category
Early 20th Century English Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Decorated Black Basalt Inkstand
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
This enchanting antique Wedgwood black basalt inkwell is crafted in the form of an ancient oil lamp
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Inkwells
Materials
Porcelain
Wedgwood Black Basalt Lions
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
hints at the power and ferocity of these magnificent creatures.
This work is executed in black basalt
Category
Antique 19th Century English Animal Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Stoneware
Black Basalt Tea Caddy, 1st half 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
Cylindrical tea caddy made of black basalt with silver mounting and figural nodus.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Neoclassical Tea Caddies
Materials
Silver
Black Basalt Cream Pail with Ladle, Turner, C1800
By John Turner
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A delightful cream pail in black basalt, decorated with Poor Maria and Charlotte at the Tomb of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Pair of Black Basalt Temple Vases on Wood Stands
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of large Chinese black basalt temple vases on stands.
Category
20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Basket-Weave Teapot in Black Basalt, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A most attractive and unusual teapot in black basalt, moulded with basket-weave decoration and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Black Basalt Tea Canister with Applied Decoration, Mayer, C1790
By Elijah Mayer Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Cyclicrical tea canister in engine-turned black basalt, with raised decoration. Unmarked, but the
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Figure of Cupid
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
An important homage to love, this large black basalt figure is an impressive example of Wedgwood's
Category
Antique 19th Century English Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Wedgwood Jasperware Black Basalt & White Jewelry Dish Neoclassical, 1960s
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
An English Wedgwood Jasperware black basalt and white stoneware rectangular jewelry dish with
Category
20th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Mercury
By John Flaxman
Located in New Orleans, LA
Wedgwood's remarkable skill as a sculptor.
This work is executed in black basalt, a material that is
Category
Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Lysippos Apoxyomenos Style Black Basalt Torso 'The Scraper' Statue
Located in London, by appointment only
An exceptional and well-studied large-scale carving of a torso in black basalt after the Roman
Category
Mid-20th Century European Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Wedgwood Black Basalt and Gold Egyptian Revival Jewelry Box
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A vintage English Wedgwood Egyptian revival matte black basalt and gold jewelry box, circa 1970s
Category
20th Century English Egyptian Revival Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Wedgwood Black Basalt Pastille Burner
By Wedgewood
Located in New Orleans, LA
solidity and stability of the black basalt. Pastille burners were used for burning cone-shaped “pastilles
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Black Basalt Plates, Set of 6
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful set of six (6) English black basalt plates by Wedgwood, circa early to mid-20th century
Category
20th Century English Modern Dinner Plates
Materials
Pottery, Stoneware
Black Basalt Teapot with Enamel Decoration, Probably Spode C1800
By Josiah Spode
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Globular teapot in black basalt, painted with matt white, red and ice blue. Judging by the shape
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Urn
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
urn vase simply cannot be overstated. Black basalt refers to the fine-grained stoneware developed by
Category
Antique 19th Century English Urns
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Encaustic Painted Cup and Saucer in Black Basalt, Wedgwood C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Black basalt, with rope handle and encaustic decoration of lines & anthemion, in imitation of early
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
A Large Black Basalt Stone Bolection Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
A large framed black Basalt stone bolection fireplace surround, with wide bolection moulding
Category
Late 20th Century European Queen Anne Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Stone
MOTTAHEDEH Italian Black Basalt & Porcelain Reclining Woman Sculpture
By Mottahedeh
Located in Charlotte, NC
A table top sculpture by Mottahedeh. Hand carved from black basalt depicting an elegantly dressed
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stone
Pair of Bacchantes in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1860.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Perhaps the most complex work in black basalt undertaken on any scale by Wedgwood, the Bacchantes
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Pair Wedgwood Egyptian Revival Black Basalt Sphinxes Made 18th Century, England
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Egyptian Revival Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
H 10.2 in W 3.6 in D 6.25 in
English Wedgwood Black Basalt and Gold Jewelry Dish
By Wedgwood
Located in New York, NY
A rare English Jasperware matte black basalt and gold dish in the Neoclassical Revival style, by
Category
Late 20th Century English Neoclassical Revival Decorative Dishes and Vid...
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Olympic Games 1972 Plate in Black Basalt - Limited Edition
By Wedgwood & Co
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
This beautiful Wedgwood Olympic Games 6.5”plate in Black Basalt with Gold inscription has been kept
Category
Vintage 1970s English Other Decorative Bowls
Materials
Ceramic
Georgian Black Basalt Teapot & Cover Engine Turned Decoration, English Ca 1825
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good black basalt Teapot and cover lid, which we attribute to a Staffordshire Potteries
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Georgian Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
H 3.38 in W 7.15 in D 4.3 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Flowerpot in Trellis Pattern, English Early 20th Century
By Wedgwood
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a good black basalt small Flowerpot, made by Wedgwood and dating to the early 20th century
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Ceramics
Materials
Pottery
Monumental Pair of Black Basalt Table Lamps by Wedgwood, Late 19th Century
By Josiah Wedgwood
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
A remarkable pair of black basalt table lamps by Josiah Wedgwood, massive in size and very rare
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Neoclassical Table Lamps
Materials
Stoneware, Ceramic
Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900
By Wedgwood
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Wedgwood Yellow Dip Jasperware & Black Basalt Sugar & Creamer, C 1900
England, Stamped WEDGWOOD
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Wedgwood Black Basalt and Encaustic Enamel Rum Kettle
By Wedgwood
Located in New Orleans, LA
Crafted by Wedgwood, this rare, round-shaped rum kettle is comprised of black basalt and features a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Classical Greek Ceramics
Materials
Enamel
Vintage Wedgewood 8" Round Imperial Black Basalt Footed Bowl
By Wedgewood
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
ceramic pieces to a wide audience. This particular piece, a Wedgwood Neoclassical Black Basalt ceramic
Category
Vintage 1960s English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stoneware
Black basalt figure of Bacchus. Wedgwood C1780.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Exceptionally rare early figure of Bacchus in black basalt. The mixed-case mark places this figure
Category
Antique 1780s English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
A Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Cicero
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of Cicero (106–43 BC) Roman Orator and Statesman
Impressed
Category
Antique Late 18th Century British Busts
Materials
Terracotta
Black Basalt Wedgwood Figure of Josiah Wedgwood with His Historic Portland Vase
By Wedgwood
Located in Boston, MA
This is an important black basalt Wedgwood figure of Josiah Wedgwood, who is the founder of
Category
Vintage 1970s English Other Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Grecian Sphinx After a Model by John Cheere (1709-1787)
By Wedgewood
Located in Dallas, TX
a Wedgwood black basalt Grecian Sphinx after a model by sculptor John Cheere (English, 1709-1787
Category
Antique 19th Century English Grand Tour Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Pottery
H 9 in W 12.5 in D 55 in
Wedgwood Egyptian Jug Decorated in Black Basalt and Rosso Antico
By Wedgwood
Located in Katonah, NY
either side of a firebird in flight. The material is Wedwood's Black Basalt stoneware with Wedgwood's
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Egyptian Revival Pitchers
Materials
Stoneware
"The Hare" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
"The Hare" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
Medium: black basalt
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media
Materials
Stone
English Georgian Silver Mounted Black Basalt Teapoy with Classical Figures
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A finely made English Georgian later silver mounted black basalt teapot decorated with classical
Category
Antique 1810s English Georgian Tea Sets
Materials
Silver
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H 5.91 in W 8.86 in D 3.84 in
"Water Nymph" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
By Alfons Louis
Located in Culver City, CA
"Water Nymph" Black Basalt Sculpture 8" x 6" x 4" inch by Alfons Louis
Medium: black basalt
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Category
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Mixed Media
Materials
Stone
Antique Wedgwood & Bentley Black Basalt Intaglio Seal Silver Signet Ring
By Wedgwood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
& Bentley black basalt stoneware intaglio seal.
The intaglio depicts Harpocrates standing in the boat of
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings
Materials
Silver
Pair of Flaxman Ewers in Black Basalt. Wedgwood C1830.
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
are found in many different materials. Here they are seen in the black basalt that Flaxman intended
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Black Basalt Teapot, Turner, circa 1805
By Turner Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine teapot with D-shape handle and a peculiar finial in the form of a widow without her barrel & cruze.
The finial confirms the Turner attribution.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet H
By Wedgwood
Located in London, GB
A Fine Large Wedgwood Black Basalt Library Bust of the Ancient Greek Epic Poet Homer
Impressed
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Busts
Materials
Terracotta
H 23.25 in W 11 in D 10 in
Pair of Black Basalt Reclining Figures, Cleopatra and Lucretia, Neale circa 1780
By Neale & Co.
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A fine, rare pair of figures in black basalt from the Neale Manufactory. The Neale pottery was
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
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H 6 in W 10 in D 3 in
Encaustic Painted Teapot in Black Basalt, Wedgwood C1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
A rare and stunning example of neo-classical decoration on an ordinary househuld object: a teapot. The decoration is restrained yet lively, and makes excellent use of classical figur...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Plaque: Bacchanalian Triumph in Black Basalt, Wedgwood C1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
One of the major tablets produced by Wedgwood, this is "Sacrifice", from the pair "Bacchanalian Triumph", after the original by Clodion. These large early tablets are scarce, as they...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Art
Materials
Stoneware
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H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 1.97 in
Wedgwood Black Basalt Bust of George Washington, circa 1840
Located in New York, NY
Impressed Wedgwood and Washington on the back.
Category
Antique 1840s British Busts
Materials
Ceramic
Black Basalt and Gilt Vestal Lamp, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
An oil lamp in basalt with rare gilt and bronze highlights.
This example is an early one, and
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Wedgwood Black Basalt Rectangular Plaque of 'Bacchanalian Triumph', 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Size of plaque 9 x 20.5 inches. Impressed Wedgwood.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Decorative Art
Materials
Ceramic
H 1.5 in W 28 in D 16 in
Pair of Wedgwood Black Basalt Two-Handled Vases, circa 1900
Located in New York, NY
Decorated with a frieze of classical figures between a berried vine border and upright acanthus leaves. The neck similarly decorated with pendant trophies between upright handles.
Category
Antique Early 1900s British Vases
Materials
Ceramic
Black Basalt Hot Milk Jug with Engine-Turned Decoration, Mayer, C1790
By Elijah Mayer Pottery
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Baluster-shaped jug, with sparrow-beak spout and cover, for hot milk or hot water. The engine-turned decoration is particularly fine.
Marked.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
Postmodern Royal Doulton Sisters Basalt Black Mate Ceramic
By Royal Doulton
Located in San Diego, CA
Royal Doulton black basalt figurine "Sisters." circa 1983 made in England nice finish very
Category
20th Century English Post-Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Ceramic Basalt Relief Urns Attributed to Wedgwood
By Wedgwood
Located in Stockton, NJ
A pair of black basalt relief urns on on bases.
Category
Early 20th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Encaustic Painted Basalt Oenochoe, Wedgwood, circa 1800
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Potter to the Universe".
A fabulous oenochoe (Greek wine jug) in black basalt, with encaustic painting
Category
Antique 1790s English Neoclassical Pottery
Materials
Stoneware
Ecuelle, or Soup Bowl, Wedgwood, C1790
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Covered bowl, perhaps for soup, in black basalt with ‘Etruscan’ encaustic painting.
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
19th Century Italian Grand Tour Figure of 'Faro' Carved in Black Basal
Located in Kastrup, DK
A very decorative 19th century Italian Grand Tour figure of 'Faro' carved in black basalt, mounted
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Grand Tour Mounted Objects
Materials
Stone
H 11.82 in W 4.73 in D 3.55 in
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