British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 19th September 2023
Lot 180
A London delftware part food warmer or veilleuse, c.1765, the cylindrical base painted in blue with
Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £400
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Description
A London delftware part food warmer or veilleuse, c.1765, the cylindrical base painted in blue with a parrot perched on an ornamental fence beside trees, rocks and a pagoda, applied with two masks, the warming section decorated with a continuous formal border, lacking a cover and bowl, some chipping, 21cm overall. (2)
Cf. Michael Archer, Delftware, p.359, No.H.21 for a warmer with the same unusual mask, that was excavated in Lambeth.