Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 9th September 2014

Lot 3

A large Nottingham salt-glazed stoneware bear jug and cover mid 18th century

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £650

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Description

A large Nottingham salt-glazed stoneware bear jug and cover mid 18th century, modelled seated on its haunches and clutching a cub between its front paws, its fur depicted in crumbed clay, the snout, paws and collar decorated in a brown lustre glaze, the body pierced to accept a tap, the chain lacking, chips to the feet, 26.7cm. (2)