A Staffordshire salt-glazed stoneware bear jug...

A Staffordshire salt-glazed stoneware bear jug and cover, c.1750, leaning forward on his forepaws, his coat crumbed in white clay, wearing a collar with black detailing, some restoration to the cover, 20.3cm. (2)

Provenance: from a private collection. With multiple old (20th century) notes stating that the bear has been in the family for upwards of 200 years.