Lot Essay
Cf. Manhowitz, Wedgwood, pl. 96 for blue jasper medallions of the same subjects mounted in cut steel by Matthew Boulton.
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A WEDGWOOD BLUE AND WHITE SOLID JASPER NAVETTE-SHAPED SCENT BOTTLE
CIRCA 1790
Decorated with 'Poor Maria' and 'Bourbonnais Shepherd' modelled by William Hackwood after designs by Elizabeth, Lady Templetown, Jacobs Collection no. 176 (crack down one edge, no lapidary polishing along the sides)--3¼in. (8.3cm.) high
CIRCA 1790
Decorated with 'Poor Maria' and 'Bourbonnais Shepherd' modelled by William Hackwood after designs by Elizabeth, Lady Templetown, Jacobs Collection no. 176 (crack down one edge, no lapidary polishing along the sides)--3¼in. (8.3cm.) high