Fine Porcelain and Pottery - 15th September 2015
Lot 57
A delftware flower pot mid 18th century
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £450
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Description
A delftware flower pot mid 18th century, possibly English, of flared square form with chamfered corners, painted in blue to each side with willow and a large peony flower issuing from holey rockwork, the base pierced with five small drainage holes, minor damages, 10.5cm high.
Cf. Michael Archer, Delftware The Tin- Glazed Earthenware of the British Isles, p.275, item E16 for a water bottle with similar decoration.