English & European Ceramics & Glass - 8th October 2013

Lot 277

A Sussex pottery leadglaze tobacco jar dated 23rd February 1811

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £650

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Description

A Sussex pottery leadglaze tobacco jar dated 23rd February 1811, the cylindrical body decorated in a treacle glaze with yellow star garlands, inscribed 'J. Smith Catsfield Feb*23*1811', the cover lacking, 16.7cm.

Catsfield is a village in the Rother district of East Sussex, close to Battle. There were several branches of the Smith family living in the village in the early 19th century.