15/01/2024
Update: SOLD
Wedgwood blue jasperware cute little trinket box in a more unusual shape of a beanie.
Relief decorations in white are characteristic of jasperware, giving a cameo effect. These are made as separate pieces in moulds and carefully applied to the body of the items, then the whole piece is fired.
In a typical Jasperware neo-classical theme, we have beautifully detailed cameos of cherubs undertaking a wonderful array of activities on all 4 sides of the box; dancing to the trumpet, frolicking by the tree, and what seems to me like on the way home with baskets of fruits. On the lid, we can also see superb details of the floral trellis around the rim to the lid and sacrifice with two women and a putto wearing a mask. The ‘larvate’ was a prankster putto. This putto wore a mask (usually the ugly-faced Silenus, companion of Bacchus) which was used to unnecessarily scare, trick or entice others and arouse tensions without any obvious underlying causes.
There are 3 nibbles at the rim of the lid (image 3 - 5) but not obvious. I'm selling below my cost, priced to sell.
Measurements - 7.6 x 7 x 5.7cm
Please note : We are selling antique/vintage items so may display slight rubbing and gilding and/or wear - age spots commensurate with periods. Please refer to the images for the conditions of the items.