English and European Ceramics and Glass - 18th October 2017

Lot 1161

A Deruta or Marchigiana berettino maiolica syrup or wet drug jar 1st half 17th century

Estimate £400 - £600

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Description

A Deruta or Marchigiana berettino maiolica syrup or wet drug jar 1st half 17th century, the ovoid body painted in blue with a cartouche inscribed 'S D ENDIVIA' amidst stylized oak leaves reserved on a pale blue ground, with a double scroll handle and short, straight spout, some restoration, 21cm.

Provenance: formerly in the collection of H E Brocksom.