JASPER MEDALLIONS. 215 



By this it will be seen that the only three varieties of 

 ware introduced up to 1773 were the " terra-cotta resembling 

 porphyry, lapis lazuli, jasper, and other beautiful stones, of 

 the vitrescent or crystalline class," such as the imitation 

 porphyry, marble, and other vases, were composed "of; the 

 " fine black porcelain, or basaltes" so largely used for vases, 

 figures, medallions, and other ornamental purposes, as well 

 as for teapots, &c. ; and the " white biscuit ware, or terra- 

 cotta," used both in combination with other materials in the 

 production of vases, medallions, and other decorative pieces, 

 and separately for the manufacture of stands arid other 

 ornamental goods. The combination of these two latter 

 bodies will be called to mind by collectors, perhaps, more 



easily with regard to medallions than otherwise. In these 

 the oval of the plaque was frequently made of the black 

 " basaltes," and the bust of the white jasper, or terra-cotta. 

 The effect of this, which is most striking and pleasing, is 

 shown in the accompanying illustration. 



Another pleasing combination is seen on a small but 

 beautifully engine-turned cup, also in my own collection, 

 where the cup itself is of black and the stand of white. 

 This piece is marked on its under side 



WEDGWOOD 

 & BEXTLEY. 



