The Nick Rocke Collection of British Art Pottery - 25th February 2015

Lot 152

A Ruskin Pottery high-fired stoneware perfume bottle by William Howson Taylor

Estimate £100 - £200 | Hammer £280

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Description

A Ruskin Pottery high-fired stoneware perfume bottle by William Howson Taylor, shouldered cylindrical form, sang de boeuf with lavender and mint spots, and another Ruskin scent bottle, impressed Ruskin England, second bottle with chip to neck, both missing covers, 10.5cm. high (2)

Literature

Paul Atterbury and John Henson Ruskin Pottery, Baxendale Press, page 131 for a collection of scent bottles illustrated.