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A 19thc Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm Tall 35cm Sq
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A 19thc Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm Tall 35cm Sq

19th century
Sold 26 January 2026 · Gilt and Gesso
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A 19thC Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm tall 35cm Sq.

A handsome 19th century, well constructed salt glaze earthenware pedestal base, base only, late 19th century English of fine quality, a superb interior or garden, conservatory, potting shed etc.., versatile pedestal base.

The salt glaze base is presented in mostly very good, original condition with only timeworn evidence of wear and a few edge nibbles to authenticate, sadly the upper campana suffered damage, listing is for base only.

Dimensions

Height 50cm

Base 35cm sq

Top 29cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £35 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

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Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1107402
Description
A 19thC Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm tall 35cm Sq.
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A handsome 19th century, well constructed salt glaze earthenware pedestal base, base only, late 19th century English of fine quality, a superb interior or garden, conservatory, potting shed etc.
Gilt and Gesso

., versatile pedestal base.

fig 1. A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side.
fig 1. A 19thc Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm Tall 35cm Sq

The salt glaze base is presented in mostly very good, original condition with only timeworn evidence of wear and a few edge nibbles to authenticate, sadly the upper campana suffered damage, listing is for base only.

fig 2. A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side.
fig 2. A 19thc Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm Tall 35cm Sq

Dimensions

Height 50cm

Base 35cm sq

Top 29cm

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Free collection from Lewes, East Sussex.

U.K. delivery available.

We operate a weekly delivery service into London and surrounding areas of the M25 for only £35 plus any relevant congestion charges, please enquire.

We can recommend a whole of U.K. weekly delivery service at competitive prices, please enquire.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal to the 1880s.

Height
50cm (19.69")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
35cm (13.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107402
Gilt and Gesso
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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Archive I A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A 19thc Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm Tall 35cm Sq

Archive II A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. View II
Archive III A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. View III
Archive IV A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. View IV
Archive V A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. View V
Archive VI A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. View VI
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Archive IX A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side. View IX
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Gilt and Gesso
Telephone 07904 423385
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East Sussex
BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since May 2023
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A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side.
A 19thC Salt Glaze Earthenware Pedestal Base 50cm tall 35cm Sq
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A close-up view of a brown salt-glaze earthenware pedestal base featuring moulded wreath motifs on its side.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectPedestals
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialEarthenware, Salt Glaze
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsMoulded wreath relief, Salt glaze texture, Stepped plinth design
  • SizeH 50 cm (20 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 35 cm (14 in)

FAQs

Salt glaze is created by throwing common salt into the kiln during the high-temperature firing process, reacting with the silica in the clay to produce a vitreous, pebble-textured surface. While developed centuries earlier, large-scale production of architectural and utilitarian salt-glazed ceramics flourished during the 19th century.

These items were typically thrown or moulded from heavy-bodied local clays, often featuring applied moulded reliefs such as wreaths or classical motifs, and finished with characteristic salt glazes that produced distinctive orange-peel textures.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate weight, characteristic surface pitting resembling an orange peel, genuine age-related wear to the base, and hand-finished details that differ from modern mass-produced ceramics.

An antique pedestal serves as a striking architectural element when used to display modern sculpture, large floral arrangements, or contemporary art pieces, creating a deliberate juxtaposition of eras.

Historic earthenware should be cleaned gently using a soft, dry cloth or a slightly damp microfibre cloth without harsh chemical detergents, avoiding excessive moisture due to the porous nature of underlying unglazed clays.
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