Wedgwood Plaster Sprig Mold with Foliate Garland Design

This item is a white plaster production mold, known as a sprig mold, used by the Wedgwood factory to create relief decorations for their ceramic wares, such as Jasperware. The rectangular block features a detailed intaglio carving of a foliate branch with clusters of berries. The side of the mold is impressed with the maker mark WEDGWOOD and the letters LH. The face of the mold features mirrored, incised inscriptions that read BOWL and TRIAL. A small square impressed mark is also visible on the face. One side of the block bears handwritten characters in black ink reading 20/2/01. The reverse side includes a circular gray and black paper collection label that reads RUBIN NOTTION COLLECTION. Dimensions: 4.00"L x 1.00"W x 2.00"H Weight: 6.60oz Condition Request Condition Report Good

Estimate:$50

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