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Basalt London Shape Lidded Sugar Attributed to Hackwood & Co.
Description:
A vaguely Pompeiian decoration of stylized anthemion and florals is emphasized with low re...
A vaguely Pompeiian decoration of stylized anthemion and florals is emphasized with low relief beaded archwork. Solid floral banding emphasizes the profile setting off the floral cluster knob and underscoring the shoulder of the piece.
Diana Edwards in Black Basalt, Wedgwood and Contemporary Manufacturers shows a matching gl...
Diana Edwards in Black Basalt, Wedgwood and Contemporary Manufacturers shows a matching glazed creamer marked Hackwood & Co. She dates the piece c. 1815.(Page 164, Figure 227) Edwards also states that Hackwood's production runs 1802-1843.