Tin-glazed Earthenware Sweetmeat Tray

Description:

Tin-glazed Earthenware Sweetmeat Tray, England, c. 1750-70, probably London, five shaped compartments surrounding a central star-shaped well, all decorated with blue flowers and foliage, a bird perched within the star, resting on five bun feet, dia. 7 1/4 in.

Provenance: The Troy Chappell Collection; Ginsburg & Levy.

Literature: Similar illustrated in English Delftware, by Garner and Archer, illus. 118-B.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

3/8" glaze chip to rim and with slight and scatered rim abrasions, small chips and flakes.


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