Description:
English Delft Posset Pot and Cover, mid-18th century, domed cover to a bulbous shape with ear-form handles, polychrome enamel decorated with flowers in the chinoiserie style, ht. 7 in.
Estimate $400-600
Cover: Three rim chips.
Pot: Restored spout; typical glaze flakes and chipping to rim, handle edges, spout and along footim.
Cover possibly a marriage.
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Stuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.