Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 25th February 2014
Lot 418
A Robert Garner pearlware 'Fair Hebe' jug c.1788
Estimate £250 - £300
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Description
A Robert Garner pearlware 'Fair Hebe' jug c.1788, after the design by John Voyez, one side moulded with three figures and a dog encircling the jug, one side titled 'Fair Hebe' the reverse 'A Bumper, a bumper', the initials 'RG' impressed into the bottle on one side, the reverse inscribed 'D Voin '78', enamelled in shades of blue, grey and green, 20cm.
Cf. R K Henrywood, An Illustrated Guide to British Jugs, p.231 for similar examples.