Hercules and the Erymantian Boar

Wedgwood

19th century

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Obverse: Bust in profile left. Reverse: Wreath of ivy leaves.
Creamware, Queen's-shape dinner plate enameled in rose-purple with a border of husk festoons and botanical flowers in the well, the "Husk" pattern as supplied to the Empress Catherine II of Russia in 1770.
Simple, unadorned silver ladle with deep, round bowl and curved, tapered handle.
Oval black basalt medallion with relief profile portrait of Antioch, set in brass with ring as pendant