Lot 681
  • 681

A STAFFORDSHIRE WHITE SALT-GLAZED STONEWARE PICKLE DISH AND A CREAM JUG CIRCA 1760-70 |

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description

  • width of pickle dish 4 5/8 in.; height of cream jug 3 1/8 in.
  • 11.7 cm; 8 cm
the pickle dish of lobed oval form molded with a scene of a Chinoiserie figure beside a pagoda, the rim with flowers; the cream jug of pear shape with a plain handle, enameled with a large rose, small sprigs and a butterfly.

Provenance

the pickle dish, Jonathan Horne, London, January, 1999, bearing label

Condition

Both pieces are in good appearance. The jug with a shallow small chip to underside of rim. The pickle dish with two small chips to inner edge of rim.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
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Catalogue Note

Diana Edwards illustrates an example of the pickle dish alongside a version in creamware in 'The Influence of Salt-Glazed Stoneware on Creamware Design', Creamware and Pearlware Re-examined, E.C.C. publications, 2005, pp. 157-158.