20th Century Design - 14th October 2009

Lot 546

Two rare Watcombe Pottery Boat Race terracotta jugs

Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £320

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Description

Two rare Watcombe Pottery Boat Race terracotta jugs, designed by Dr Christopher Dresser, printed and enamelled with the two teams racing, before a stylised bridge, fish below, in colours printed marks, chips 22.5 cm. high Literature Michael Whiteway Christopher Dresser 1824-1904, Skira, page 75 catalogue number 43 for a comparable example.