ATTRIBUTED TO THE GARNKIRK FIRECLAY WORKS, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY

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A PAIR OF SCOTTISH TERRACOTTA URNS
ATTRIBUTED TO THE GARNKIRK FIRECLAY WORKS, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The waisted bodies with egg-and-dart rims and stiff-leaf clasped undersides, on square section bases
25in. (63.5cm.) high (2)

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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

Lot Essay

Specialising in refractory brick, the Scottish-based Garnkirk Fire-Clay Company, established by the Sprot familly, became pre-eminent around 1850. In 1869, it was said to be the biggest fireclay company in the world, covering six acres and employing over 300 men. It was demolished in 1898.

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