British and Continental Ceramics & Glass - 30th April 2024

Lot 203

A rare English delftware night light holder, c.1770, probably London, the cylindrical jar shape with

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £1008

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Description

A rare English delftware night light holder, c.1770, probably London, the cylindrical jar shape with an everted rim, pierced with five small arched windows, the rest painted with flying insects around flowering branches, with a concave base, 12cm.

Cf. Michael Archer, Delftware, pp.328-329, Nos. G5 and G6 for similar examples.