A pair of black basalt hydria vases
probably Wedgwood, after the antique, the oviform bodies applied with two handles below short flaring necks, on circular feet -- 11¼in. (28.6cm.) high, early 19th century (one handle partially lacking)
See colour plate VII
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Lot Essay
Cf. Wedgwood by Robin Reilly Vol. I, pl. 585, the vase on the far right, attributed to Wedgwood & Bentley is of similar form, shape no. 943