Plato and Pitticus

Wedgwood, Wedgwood and Bentley

About 1776

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Rectangular black basalt intaglio with winged female with arms of deceased warrior
Bust of the English poet, playwright and politician Joseph Addison (1672-1719) in black basalt made in one mold with hollow body and flat back, the socle square with bombay front and small reserve in which the name ADDISON and with a Greek key border along the lower edge, Addison depicted with short hair in civilian dress with loose shirt with open collar and embroidered jacket, with drapery that features embroidered trim.
Round black jasper cameo with terracotta relief of a winged sphinx with its front left paw resting on a wheel. Because of its effeminate features, we believe this sphinx to be Greek in origin. However winged sphinxs were also common in early Asian and Minoan societies. As yet we do not know the significance of the wheel.
Vase Lamp, David Puxley, Wedgwood, glazed stoneware, wood, electrical wiring