Lot 523
  • 523

A monumental English blue-ground earthenware ewer Staffordshire, circa 1850

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Description

  • unmarked
  • 140cm., 55 1/8 in.
in three sections, the globular form moulded with four kidney-shaped panels, applied with bands of acanthus leaves in white extending to the rib-moulded stepped circular foot, the foot and waisted neck with stiff-leaves and scroll, applied ribbed handle topped with acanthus

Catalogue Note

Whilst there is no proof that the present lot was ever exhibited, its monumental scale and high-quality moulding would suggest that it was made for a special occasion, the Great Exhibition being the most likely event.