A Collection of Black Basalt Tea and Coffee Pots

These stunning Wedgwood black basalt sphinxes are a true masterpiece of Wedgwood craftsmanship and artistry. These mythical creatures are a sight to behold with their majestic woman's head, mighty lion's body, and elegant wings. Each sphinx sits atop a raised rectangular base, adorned with a geometric design of circles and fleur-de-lis. Each sphinx features a 'lotus flower' nozzle to hold candles, adding a touch of whimsy and charm. Made in the eighteenth century, circa 1785, these sphinxes showcase Wedgwood's exceptional attention to detail and dedication to quality. The underside of each sphinx is marked with an impressed "Wedgwood" signature in lowercase letters. With a height of 10.2", a depth of 7", and a width of 3.6", these sphinxes are truly imposing in size and presence. In excellent condition, this pair is a rare and highly coveted find for collectors of Wedgwood black basalt. Reference: "The Dictionary of Wedgwood" R Reilly and G Savage pg 323. Dimensions: 10.2" height x 7" deep x 3.6" wide Condition: Excellent with tiny edge chips invisibly restored Price: $6,600 Background of Wedgwood black basalt: In the mid-18th century, Josiah Wedgwood created black stoneware, which he named "Black Basalt," as it resembled Egyptian basalt...

Provenance: The Private Collection of Mario Buatta a pair of porcelain teacups made in England, circa 1825. This lovely pair of Staffordshire teacups is painted with a delicate flor...

Made in England in the early 19th century, this set of drabware has six tea cups and saucers and a pair of coffee cans. Unlike other colored earthenwares, which have a white body pai...

This Coalport teapot features an "Old Oval" shape and was manufactured in the early 19th century, circa 1805. It is adorned with an all-around band of ...

Wedgwood made this drabware sugar bowl and stand in Staffordshire, England, in the first quarter of the 19th century, circa 1825. The design is simple and elegant, and the decoratio...

We are pleased to offer this pair of 18th century Worcester fluted cups and saucers in the 'Dalhousie' pattern with beautiful hand-painted landscape panels. A turquoise husk border e...

Wedgwood basalt tea set consisting of nine pieces. Individual measurements: Two pitchers 7.25" H x 7" W x 4.25" D Three saucers 4.25" Diameter Three t...

Great stoneware ceramic tea pot. Beautiful design with variety of techniques. This piece has cracks from restoration that do not deter of its style and...

Tea Pot “Columbina Superba” Designed for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino Printed to underside “MTH 020”. Object # 3174 Literature: Barbara Radice, Memphis, Munich, 1988, p. 165 (...

Virebent - designed by Jacques Laroussinie, circa 1970 Original white and brown 20th century porcelain ceramic tea pot. Original perfect condition Signed under the base ...

An elegant mid-century modern light green and gold ceramic tea pot designed and manufactured by Pucci in the Sixties. It's signed on the bottom....

A beautiful Art Deco tea pot with lid, dated circa 1940, made of pottery / stoneware with lovely brown glaze, designed by Vally Wieselthier. In very good ...