30 juillet 2011
Wedgwood Dragon Teapot. England-Ireland, 19th Century
Wedgwood Dragon Teapot. England-Ireland, 19th Century. Courtesy MS Rau Antiques
Marked "WEDGWOOD/ ARN" on underside. Dated circa 1885; 5" wide x 8 ½" length x 6 5/8" high - Price: $1,850
A fierce dragon seems to guard a rare treasure in this outstanding Wedgwood Victoria ware teapot. Comprising the handle and spout of this gilt-accented pot, this life-like creature sits atop the pot's ovoid body. Created in 1879, Victoria ware was a highly successful version of pte sur pte porcelain. To find such a remarkable example of this... [Lire la suite]