Staffordshire Cream-colored Earthenware Tea Canister

Description:

Staffordshire Cream-colored Earthenware Tea Canister, England, c. 1765, octagonal shape with allover green glaze and press-molded prunus designs to either side, ht. 4 1/8 in.
Estimate $700-900

Replacement cover. Canister with glaze wear along shoulder and to all verticle edges; slight wear to glaze on highest relief.


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