Bust
ca. 1780-1800 (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Black Basalt bust of Mercury. Head and shoulders with winged cap, mounted on a circular, waisted socle.
Object details
| Category | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Black Basalt |
| Brief description | Bust of Mercury, Black Basalt, Josiah Wedgwood's factory, Staffordshire, ca. 1780-1800 |
| Physical description | Black Basalt bust of Mercury. Head and shoulders with winged cap, mounted on a circular, waisted socle. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "WEDGWOOD" impressed on both back of bust and inside socle |
| Credit line | Given by Mr A.L. Birnstingl in memory of Mrs Cordelia Birnstingl |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.188-1923 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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