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Property From the Estate of a Distinguished Collector in Wisconsin

Liverpool Delftware Blue and White Puzzle Jug, Circa 1760

Lot Closed

January 23, 07:26 PM GMT

Estimate

1,500 - 2,000 USD

Lot Details

Description

Liverpool Delftware Blue and White Puzzle Jug, Circa 1760


of conventional form, the rim with three apertures, and a band of flowerheads formed of circle and heart-shaped piercing, painted with script verse:

"Here Gentlemen come try your Skill.

I'll hold a Wager if you will......

That you dont Drink this liqour all...

Without you spill or let some Fall..."

flanked by flowering plants.


Height 7 1/4 in.

18.5 cm

Garry Atkins, London (bearing label)