Sand Box or Sand Shaker

Wedgwood, Wedgwood and Bentley

About 1769-1780

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The egg cup has a waisted form that extends upward and flares out, in, and out again to form the lip of the cup. The cups are glazed and shift in color from a light brown to a dark brown. The egg cups are decorated with irregular lines (either dark or light brown) that extend horizontally around the form. The egg cups have a flat lip. The interiors of the cup are also glazed and feature similar horizontal lines that correspond in placement with the exterior. The bottom of the base is unglazed off-white stoneware.
Small cylindrical spill vase of black basalt decorated with sprays of chrysanthemums and other flowers in bright shades of pink, blue and yellow with green leaves, edged in red.
Round dark blue jasper medallion with white relief of France and Liberty joining hands before a statue of plenty.. set in brass mount with ring
Rectangular green jasper plaque with white relief scene of Choice of Hercules, Broken in three and repaired