The Warner Collection of British Delftware - 17th September 2019

Lot 155

A Bristol blue dash Adam and Eve charger c.1730-40

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £2500

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Description

A Bristol blue dash Adam and Eve charger c.1730-40, painted with the scene of the Temptation, Eve handing the Forbidden Fruit to Adam as they stand either side of the Tree of Knowledge, around which the serpent is coiled, predominantly painted in blue with sponged green foliage and yellow and umber detailing, some glaze chipping to the rim, 34.5cm.

Provenance: acquired from Sotheby's, 11th January 1966, lot 8.