18th Century and Earlier Vases

Crafted by Wedgwood, this pair of 18th century neoclassical oenochoe, or wine jugs, are comprised of black basalt — largely considered the firm’s greatest...

Currently on loan to The David Roche Foundation for their exhibition "Josiah Wedgwood - Master Potter to the Universe". A fabulous oenochoe (Greek wine jug) in black basalt, with en...

A dark brown pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and acanthus leaf decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. Josiah Wedgwood developed his pearlware gla...

This Neoclassical campana vase by Wedgwood is crafted from the pottery firm's greatest innovation — black basalt. Decorations of terracotta r...

This pair of late 18th century Wedgwood pearl-glazed creamware vases is a powerful and beautiful example of Wedgwood's skill and artistry. The vases fea...

Crafted by Wedgwood, this stately neoclassical volute krater vase is comprised of black basalt, largely considered the famed English firm’s greatest innova...

An early basalt vase, decorated with a medallion of Hercules and Antaeus, cut into the wreath and berry band. Marked Wedgwood & Bentley.  

We are pleased to offer this exquisite pair of Wedgwood black basalt covered urns made in the early 19th century. An exact pair can be found in the Dwight and Lucille Beeson Wedgwood Collection at the Birmingham Museum of Art. The urns are decorated with scenes showing neoclassical figures in oval medallions.They are further decorated with floral festoons and neoclassical goat head handles (see images). The top each urn is pierced so that the room can be scented with potpourri. Made in the beginning of the 19th century the covered urns stand 14 inches tall. While we are always looking for pieces of this caliber to add to our collection of fine black basalt, these urns are particularly wonderful, and we are excited that we were able to acquire them. When we purchased them we also purchased a pair with the same decoration on matching wood stands. We've listed three pairs of Wedgwood black basalt urns...

A delightful example of early jasperware in the shape of a miniature vase in solid pale blue, decorated with domestic employment by Lady Templetown.     

A fine campana vase, decorated in encaustic with a Classic scene of a boy choosing between arts and sports. Provenance: Burris Coll. Exhibited Wedgwood International...

A Wedgwood Agateware vase from the late 18th century decorated with a marbled slip in several shades of brown, cream, and blue. To create the vase the surface was decorated with mixe...

A rare and beautiful 18th century Wedgwood creamware three-tiered bough pot with three levels of piercings to hold the stems of flowers or the small branches of flowering shrubs. Ea...