European Ceramics - 28th February 2006

Lot 155

A large Staffordshire white saltglazed stoneware bear jug

Estimate £500 - £800 | Hammer £750

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Description

A large Staffordshire white saltglazed stoneware bear jug, with a removable head, his snout with a chain with nine links, his eyes, collar and paws detailed in brown. Old damage and repairs. Mid 18th century, 26.5cm. (2) Cf. Chas. F C Luxmoore, Saltglaze with The Notes of a Collector, 1924, plate 17 where this example is illustrated.