GROUP OF STAFFORDSHIRE ENAMELLED SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE WARES CIRCA 1760-65

Painted with flower sprays, comprising two teabowls and saucers, a milk jug and two miniature plates. 7 pieces.

The teabowls: D. M. & P. Manheim Antiques, New York.
The teabowls and jug: Christie's, New York, March 6, 1981, lot 63.
The plates: Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., at Pokety Farms, Maryland, The Garbisch Collection, May 22, 1980, lot 24.

In generally good condition except: Some very minor and occasional scratches to the enamels. Two teabowls and saucers: One saucer with a minuscule rim chip and a minuscule footrim chip. Milk jug: a 2 by 3 inch section has been broken off from the midpoint on one side taking the base with it and cleanly glued back. There is an approximate 1-inch chip to the footrim. Two miniature plates: The larger is extensively restored around the rim possibly covering chips and is slightly discolored.
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