Lot Essay
Cf. the earliest known example of this type dated 1659, sold in these Rooms, 14 October 1985, lot 5 and the example dated 1666 from the Price Glover Collection sold in these Rooms, 14 June 1988, lot 2
Details
A LONDON DELFT BLUE AND WHITE DATED WET-DRUG JAR named for S CYDONIOR on a ribbon, with a winged angel's head above and fluttering pennants and the date 1665 with a flourish below, on a circular spreading foot (minor chips to foot and slight glaze flaking to top rim), 1665 19cm. high
Literature
Louis L. Lipski and Michael Archer, Dated English Delftware, no. 1611