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Antique Wedgwood jasper blue and white trinket box or match safe, made in England, early to mid 19th century (pre 1880). <br>
Measures 3 3/4 inches long. Approx 1 inch high. <br>
Long shape with rounded sides. The lid and sides have a deep blue ground with superb quality jasper work. The lid has a border of mistletoe like foliage and berries around the rim. Star-like flowers on either side of a scene depicting two Classical mythological figures: 1 a Roman youth with a discus, naked except for a robe partially swathing his leg. He sits on a tree stump. NExt to him is an old, bearded man, presumably a Greek Elder, holding a viper / snake in one hand over a stove sprouting flames, next to a pillar with an urn on top. The sides of the box have stylised sheathes alternating with sunflowers in remarkable detail. One side has a fantastic scene of tiny putti / cherubs frolicking with a dog. Another miniature scene with dog, cherubs and putti - incredibly tiny and fantastically detailed, on the other side.<br>
The quality of the jasper work is fabulous - totally diaphenous in parts and very detailed. <br>
Inside of the box has ridges, indicating possible use as a match safe. <br>
Impressed marks underneath say Wedgwood and England as well as impressed symbols.
Condition is very good with some negligle roughage on the rims (not visible when box is closed). |
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