Wedgwood Dark Blue Dip Jasperware Polymnia & Urania Candlestick 19thC Shape
$ 13.2
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Wedgwood Dark Blue Dip Jasperware Polymnia & Urania Candlestick 19thC Shape. Wedgwood Blue Dip Polymnia & Urania Candlestick Classic 19thC Shape 8” Tall. References to the muses were very popular and many of Wedgwood’s character reference the sculpture of classicist John Flaxman. Wedgwood Blue Dip Polymnia & Urania Candlestick Classic 19thC Shape 8” Tall Dimensions: 8” Tall 4 ¾” 4 ¾” in diameter at base Condition: Excepting a scratch on the base of the cup, no visible damage. Markings: Impressed: Wedgwood [Sans Serif] Made in England [With Serif] 8 [References height in inches] X In pencil: 10 A/N 17/- [17 shillings] The dark blue of this candlestick is the most common, and popular, color of Wedgwood’s Jasperware palette. Jasperware having been invented by Josiah Wedgwood in 1774 to replicate the Roman Masterpiece “The Portland Vase” which resides at the British museum. An enormously influential, and frequently smashed, glass vessel from Rome of 1AD – 25AD. Scholarship advises this is a shape from the 1840s but the marking doesn’t jive with that period. So I suspect, if I were to take a wild guess, it is 1920s. The two women on the candlestick are Urania – The Muse of Astronomy and Polymnia – The Muse of the Hymn. References to the muses were very popular and many of Wedgwood’s character reference the sculpture of classicist John Flaxman. There is a blue bell wreath at the top and a swirling bouquet of flowers decorating the base. A really attractive combination of motifs. Piece is hefty, weighing 1 ½ pounds. Shipping weight with packing: 3 pounds Display Stand is Not Included PLEASE READ THIS ENTRY CAREFULLY THERE ARE NO RETURNS We accept PayPal only, no exceptions. It is assumed that payment will be made within 48 hours of close of sale. If for some reason prior arrangements need to be made, please contact me. Shipping charges will be waived if item is being purchased by an accredited institution of higher learning or museums with confirmed websites. US sales only please . USA Based E-Bay Accounts Only. Your satisfaction is our primary concern. Over careful packing and shipping assures a happy seller and a happy buyer. Antiquarian books are boxed and shipped Priority Mail; higher value fragile items are double boxed. Framed artwork is shipped flat through UPS. Any questions you may have will be cheerfully and promptly answered. Thanks for viewing my item!
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