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Cf. Luxmoore, Saltglaze, pl 40, for a similar example; and Savage, Pottery and Porcelain, pl. 32, for a similar purple-ground example
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A STAFFORDSHIRE PINK-GROUND SALTGLAZE TEAPOT AND COVER
CIRCA 1750
Of globular shape, with brown crabstock finial, spout and handle enriched with green, the body moulded with scrolling fruiting vines in green, yellow and purple and a squirrel in the branches, Jacobs Collection no. 456 (spout restored, minute chips to inside rim)--4in. (10cm.) high
CIRCA 1750
Of globular shape, with brown crabstock finial, spout and handle enriched with green, the body moulded with scrolling fruiting vines in green, yellow and purple and a squirrel in the branches, Jacobs Collection no. 456 (spout restored, minute chips to inside rim)--4in. (10cm.) high