Wax Jack

Possibly Sheffield

About 1790

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Large oval basalt medallion with profile portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733-1804) facing right, decorated by Albert H. Bentley.
Classical Warriors on Horseback, Royal Prussian Iron Foundry, Gleiwitz, cast iron
Small round plate of cast iron decorated with a stylized flower in the middle between scrolling vines within a concave rhombus, on each side a pointed oval reserve within which are the figures of Neptune with a trident, sea nymphs with sea creatures, and a sea god riding a dolphin, the outer rim decorated with a band of scrolling vines highlighted by four swans with outstretched wings; the plate is mounted on a foot that rests on a square plinth and is decorated with Gothic arches and tracery, the plate is supported by the wings of four swans who rest on top of the columnar foot, with traces of bronze patina and gilding.
Set of four small silver salts, each canoe-shaped and double bellied, with reeded edge and two delicately scrolled handles, resting on short stem and oval foot likewise with reeded edge, the interior covered with a light gilt wash, on one side of the main body an engraved crest that possibly includes the Prince of Wales feathers.