Pair of Vases

Wedgwood

ABout 1860-1870

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Oval dark blue jasper medallion with white relief portrait of Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850) English Statesman, Founder of the Royal Irish Constabulary, Appointed Home Secretary in 1822, Leader of the House of Commons in 1828 and in 1834 became Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Bulbous, urn-shaped potpourri vase or bulb pot of solid white jasper with lilac jasper dip and applied white and green jasper relief decoration, on round foot with bunches of reeds bound by green ribbons around both the foot and upper edge, the lower body with stylized acanthus leaves and lotus motifs, the main body with alternating white and lilac stripes with molded, applied green jasper straps that create a basket weave pattern, with a band of white bell flowers around the neck, the insert cover is a metal replacement.
Plain creamware teapot of globular form, the upper edge scalloped and molded with a shell edge design, the curved spout terminates with a shell motif, with intertwined, double strap loop handle and conforming cover with flower finial, the neck edge and finial with traces of gilding.
Obverse: Conjoined heads right. Reverse: The rolled Constitution within a wreath of crossed laurel and oak branches.