Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.15 Henry VI Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.15 Henry VI Kings of England c.1800 WedgwoodThis finely modelled oval portrait medallion is an authentic example of Wedgwood's celebrated 'Kings of England' series, produced in the firm's distinctive black basalt body around 1800. The medallion is impressed with the maker's name WEDGWOOD to the reverse and bears the series number 15, identifying its place within the original sequence. The 'Kings of England in high relief, including their present Majesties' was first advertised in Wedgwood's

The jars are generously proportioned and make an immediate visual impact when placed on a console

a gentleman’s study

was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon

adding depth and texture to your interior scheme

No hairline cracks or repairs are evident to the body

Ideal as a centerpiece

and innovation

Its 23 cm size makes it ideal as a luncheon plate

this is more than a decorative object: it is a tangible piece of 18th century cultural history

Its manageable 15 cm size displays well in a cabinet or on a shelf

historic and endlessly decorative

which form part of its character and provenance: