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LONDON, 1561, MAKER'S MARK A BIRD'S CLAW IN A SHAPED CARTOUCHE
Details
An Elizabeth I silver-gilt mounted tigerware jug
London, 1561, maker's mark a bird's claw in a shaped cartouche
The bombé jug with cylindrical collar, on circular foot with scalloped border mount, the neck mount engraved with strapwork, the hinged cover chased with masks, fruit and foliage and with with scroll and shell thumbpiece and baluster finial, marked on collar mount and cover
7 3/8in. (18.5cm.) high
London, 1561, maker's mark a bird's claw in a shaped cartouche
The bombé jug with cylindrical collar, on circular foot with scalloped border mount, the neck mount engraved with strapwork, the hinged cover chased with masks, fruit and foliage and with with scroll and shell thumbpiece and baluster finial, marked on collar mount and cover
7 3/8in. (18.5cm.) high
Provenance
Mrs C. L. Masterson (+), Pettings Court, Wrotham, Kent; Christie's London; 7 November 1945, lot 95, (£180 to Crouch).
Special notice
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