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Anita Synovec, Wedgwood

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Octagonal blue jasper plaque with white relief figure of Zephyr with garland, Josiah Wedgwood made these medallions in a range of sizes. According to his printed sale catalogue of 1779, the ones of this size were especially suitable 'for inlaying in fine Cabinets, Writing-Tables, Bookcases [etc] of which they form the most beautiful enrichment at moderate Expence.' They were also mounted on wooden and ivory tea canisters, on small boxes for snuff, patches, toothpicks and cards, and were incorporated into cut-steel brooches, bracelets and other jewellery.
Bust three-quarters right in cvilian dress with the Order of the Red Eagle and the Order of the Black Eagle.
Planter, or flower pot, saucer of white jasper with light blue dip, the exterior with a band of morning glories on a vine, the interior left white.
Cast-iron key hook in the shape of a cartouche, pierced with scrolling foliage and shell motifs, from this element hangs an acanthus leaf pendant and hook.