Silver Lustre Resist-decorated Jug

Description:

Silver Lustre Resist-decorated Jug, England, c. 1811, bulbous shape with wide foliate lustre border above a polychrome enameled taverner seated with pipe and ale to either side, below the spout inscribed and dated in lustre "Joseph Lovridge Wheatley Oxon. 1811," ht. 8 1/4 in.
Estimate $20-200

Firing line under the top terminal of the spout. Lower body with an approximate 8" hairline; some flaking to the enamels; stained interior.


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