Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.21 Edward VI Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood or as a standalone decorative

or as a standalone decorative object displayed on a console

creating a neat visual border and emphasizing the generously proportioned central well of the dish

inspired by the look of classical antiquities

with some small chips present

Condition appears very good for a piece of this age and finish

Wedgwood Black Basalt Portrait Medallion No.21 Edward VI Kings of England c.1800 Wedgwood or as a standalone decorativeThis finely modelled oval portrait medallion is an authentic example of Wedgwood's celebrated 'Kings of England' series, produced in the firm's distinctive black basalt body around 1800. The medallion is impressed with the maker's name WEDGWOOD to the reverse and bears the series number 21, identifying its place within the original sequence. The 'Kings of England in high relief, including their present Majesties' was first advertised in Wedgwood's