Antique Spode Caneware Oval Tureen Dish with Ivy Relief, 19thC Wedgwood

Antique Spode Caneware Oval Tureen Dish with Ivy Relief, 19thC WedgwoodThis attractive antique tureen dish is a fine example of 19thcentury Spode caneware, notable for its warm strawcoloured body and crisply modelled neoclassical ornament. Of compact oval form, measuring approximately 16 cm by 12 cm at the base, it was conceived as a small covered serving tureen or sauce dish and would once have formed part of a more extensive Spode dinner or dessert service. The piece comes with provenance from a Phillips auction, where

Origin: Florence

and fine art glass

Authentic Rudolf Kammer German porcelain bust

depicts the legendary death of Virginia in ancient Rome

and cultural figures of the age

historically rich accent to their home

The refined palette and classic form make it particularly versatile

light signs of age and use may be present

or a decorative object for an interior that favours opulent

Elegant pitcher / jug form with refined handle and spout

making this bowl a particularly poetic and decorative example of Wedgwood’s work

refined colour