English & European Ceramics & Glass - 13th September 2011
Lot 152
A good dated creamware jug c.1787
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £700
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Description
A good dated creamware jug c.1787, probably Yorkshire, painted in fine detail with a farmer about to slaughter his prize bull, the reverse inscribed 'Mr George Timmes Is a Qualified Gentleman. Every year With his Dog & his Gun He needs not to Fear To every one my Jug is free Who likes to drink & smoak with me 1787', a little restoration to the foot, 20.5cm high.
