Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.19 Henry VII Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.19 Henry VII 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 19, identifying its place within the original sequence. The 'Kings of England in high relief, including their present Majesties' was first advertised in Wedgwood's

celebrated for their hard

Inexpensive to replace at any framer (typically £15-25)

is a unique collectable item that offers a piece of Americana history

slight imperfections are to be expected and are mentioned here for clarity

offering a rich

the cracks being sealed beneath the original glaze rather than later damage

delicately executed by hand

with graceful curves

All in good condition framed

Traces of additional gilded flourishes can be seen on the shaped companion plate with undulating outline (visible in the group images)

with no significant flaws noted

adding personality and a sense of occasion whenever it is brought to the table