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Wedgwood, Wedgwood and Bentley period

About 1778

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Covered urn of white jasper with green jasper dip and applied white jasper relief decoration, on round foot with overlapping acanthus leaves around the edge, the lower body with acanthus leaf motifs, the main body divided into four reserves with decorative lattice work in between, each reserve with an applied white classical vignette, including the Three Graces, Cupid as Oracle, a Sacrifice; and Nike and a Warrior, with a band of ivy leaves and ribbon just below the shoulder and with acanthus leaves around the neck and on the cover, with drop finial.
Cast-iron hair pin comprised of a central rod with filigree balls on each end, from which hang small filigree tassels.
Bust in profile right with pearls in hair, diadem, and ermine mantle, whose chain rests on the breast.
Obverse: Bust almost front. Reverse: Citadel of Antwerp with laurel wreath and cost of arms.