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Neoclassical Basalt Ware Vase
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Neoclassical Basalt Ware Vase

19th century
Sold 23 April 2025 · Reindeer Antiques
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Description

A Nineteenth Century Neoclassical basalt ware vase; the vase's body decorated with scrolling acanthus and beautifully modelled ram's heads.

Circa: 1890

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Neoclassical Basalt Ware Vase to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
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SA1120478
Dealers Internal Reference
BA299
Description
A Nineteenth Century Neoclassical basalt ware vase; the vase's body decorated with scrolling acanthus and beautifully modelled ram's heads.

Circa: 1890

Date of Manufacture

Reindeer Antiques has dated this Neoclassical Basalt Ware Vase to the 19th Century.

Height
39.5cm (15.55")
Width
21.5cm (8.46")
Depth
18.5cm (7.28")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1120478
Dealers Internal Ref
BA299
Reindeer Antiques
Reindeer Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2019

Specialists in english antique furniture from the early seventeenth century to the early nineteenth century. Based on kensington church st.

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A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Neoclassical Basalt Ware Vase

Archive II A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base. View II
Archive III A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base. View III
Archive IV A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base. View IV
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W8 4BG
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Reindeer Antiques
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A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base.
Neoclassical Basalt Ware Vase
Ref: SA1120478
A black basalt ware vase featuring moulded neoclassical scrollwork, fluting, and ram head handles on a square plinth base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vases
  • Period19th century
  • StyleNeoclassical
  • MaterialStoneware
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsRam head handles, Scrollwork, Fluting, Acanthus leaves
  • SizeH 39.5 cm (16 in) x W 21.5 cm (8 in) x D 18.5 cm (7 in)

Basalt ware is a fine-grained, unglazed stoneware developed in the 18th century, most famously by Josiah Wedgwood, inspired by ancient Greek and Roman antiquities excavated during the Neoclassical revival.

It is crafted from high-fired stoneware body tinted black throughout with metallic oxides such as iron and manganese, often featuring applied moulded reliefs and thrown elements.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit crisp, sharp relief detailing without loss of definition, a smooth yet unglazed tactile surface, and appropriate period maker marks or impressed letters on the base.

Position the dark sculptural vessel against a neutral or contrasting wall to highlight its classical silhouette, using it as a striking focal point on a sideboard or mantelpiece.

Dust gently with a soft, dry brush and avoid using water or chemical cleaners on unglazed ceramic surfaces to prevent staining and protect the porous finish.
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