An English pearlware oviform jug
printed in brick-red and painted with vignettes titled BONNY in his NEW CLOTHES, the reverse with The UP-SHOT or BONny FIRE, signed Clive desig., the neck painted with a band of stylised leaves and berries, circa 1810 (crack to spout, some chips, staining and flaking) -- 15cm. high See illustration
Lot Essay
Cf. David Drakard, op. cit., pp.208 and 209, pls.575-582.
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