Wedgwood Black Basalt Vase, 1875, Josiah Wedgwood Baluster Vase, Matte Finish.

Wedgwood Black Basalt Vase, 1875, Josiah Wedgwood Baluster Vase, Matte Finish. 1875. Black basalt is a fine-grained stoneware developed by Josiah Wedgwood in the late 18th century. It became popular for its Neoclassical elegance and matte finish, especially in the Victorian period and again in early 20th-century revivals. The impressed "WEDGWOOD" mark, along with the additional letters (e.g., “G” and “K”), were used consistently in post-1860 Black basalt stoneware Baluster vase with flared lip and molded foot Applied relief scenes in the Neoclassical style, featuring draped figures and grapevine motif around neck Unglazed matte black Impressed “WEDGWOOD” and additional factory letters No chips or cracks, but basalt is sensitive and naturally shows gentle aging. Extremely rare, sought after, valuable and exceptionally collectible. Performs well in international auctions, strong appreciation value. H: 5” Diameter: 3.25” Opening Diameter: 2”