Lead-glazed Earthenware Chocolate Cup

Description:

Lead-glazed Earthenware Chocolate Cup, England, c. 1755-60, probably Staffordshire, cream-colored inverted bell-shaped body allover decorated with traces of gilding to a mottled translucent brown and with applied vines with large flowerheads, leaves, and berry clusters, ribbed loop handle, ht. 3 1/4 in.

Provenance: Jonathan Horne.
Estimate $800-1,200

Handle with hairline and associated 1/8" chip.


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