Engish and European Ceramics and Glass - 25th November 2014

Lot 288

A pearlware 'Pan and Bacchus' jug c.1800

Estimate £300 - £400

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Description

A pearlware 'Pan and Bacchus' jug c.1800, of Wood type, Bacchus seated on a barrel and supporting a cornucopia which forms the mouth of the jug, the spout modelled as a gaping dolphin of more prominence than the typical form, Pan standing atop the barrel to the reverse, holding his pipes and a goblet of wine, some restoration, 32.5cm.

Provenance: from the Phil Medgett Collection of Toby Jugs.