Tin-glazed Earthenware Punch Bowl

Description:

Tin-glazed Earthenware Punch Bowl, England, c. 1756-63, probably London, the exterior with blue and manganese decoration of a chinoiserie landscape with central pagoda, the interior walls with bianco-sopra-bianco-style flowers and scrolled foliage surrounding a deep blue inscription "sUcCeS tO tHe bRiTiSh ArMs," dia. 10 3/8 in.

Provenance: From the Troy Chappell Collection; Ginsburg & Levy.

Literature: Similar illustrated in British Delft at Williamsburg, by Austin, illus. 52.
Estimate $2,500-3,500

Scattered glaze chips restored along rim; rim with numerous glaze abrasions and shallow chips; light rim and body crazing throughout; footrim with typical glaze loss and chipping.


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