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Wedgwood Black Basalt and Encaustic Enamel Rum Kettle
- This very rare round rum kettle was crafted by Wedgwood in black basalt with a molded bail handle
- A figure of a shrouded woman, or “Sybil,” crowns the lid and serves as the kettle’s knob finial
- Encaustic enamel bands ornament the entire piece in a Classical motif recalling Ancient Greek potter
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$9,850
Item No.
31-0218
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Description
Crafted by Wedgwood, this rare, round-shaped rum kettle is comprised of black basalt and features a molded bail handle and glazed interior. Referred to as “the widow,” a “Sybil” figure of a seated woman covered head-to-toe in a shroud sits atop the kettle lid and serves as its knob finial. Terra-cotta red and white encaustic enamel bands of anthemion, or palms, decorate the entire piece in a clear homage to Classical motifs of Ancient Greek. . .
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Crafted by Wedgwood, this rare, round-shaped rum kettle is comprised of black basalt and features a molded bail handle and glazed interior. Referred to as “the widow,” a “Sybil” figure of a seated woman covered head-to-toe in a shroud sits atop the kettle lid and serves as its knob finial. Terra-cotta red and white encaustic enamel bands of anthemion, or palms, decorate the entire piece in a clear homage to Classical motifs of Ancient Greek pottery. During the Georgian era, rum was mixed with hot water, lemon and sugar to create a libation known as “Grog.” This fine kettle would have been used to serve this body-warming tipple in chilly English weather.
Circa 1800
Stamped "WEDGWOOD"
11" wide x 8 1/2" deep x 10 1/2" high
Provenance: The Starr Collection.
Circa 1800
Stamped "WEDGWOOD"
11" wide x 8 1/2" deep x 10 1/2" high
Provenance: The Starr Collection.
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Specifications
| Maker: | Wedgwood |
| Period: | 19th Century |
| Origin: | England |
| Type: | Tea & Coffee Pots/Services |
| Style: | Basalt |
| Depth: | 8.5 in. (21.59 cm) |
| Width: | 11.0 in. (27.94 cm) |
| Height: | 10.5 in. (26.67 cm) |
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