A group of three Staffordshire lead-glazed cream-colored earthenware cauliflower tea canisters and a milk jug circa 1765-70

one canister fitted with a later silver cover. 5 pieces.

The canisters all lacking covers; one with a later silver replacement cover. One canister with a 1/2-in. restored rim chip and several pinhead chips to the rim; one with a minor shallow chip to the edge of the foot; the third with some restoration and a minor haircrack to the neck, which has been mounted with a silver collar and cover. The milk jug is discolored and has a minor tiny chip to the foot.
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