August Americana Online
Description:
Staffordshire Brown Tortoiseshell-glazed Wall Pocket, England, third quarter 18th century, cornucopia body with molded leaf and vine decoration, ht. 9 3/4 in.
Provenance: Matthew & Elisabeth Sharpe.
Estimate $200-300
Evidence of restoration and associated in-painting on the central lobe of the rim and the left and right ends of the rim.
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Keywords
Elisabeth Sharpe, United Kingdom
Stephen L. Fletcher
Partner/Executive Vice President and Chief Auctioneer
Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3000

Chris Barber
Deputy Director of American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200

Christopher D. Fox
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
508-970-3200
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