Lot Essay
Cf. an example of similar form attributed to Makkum sold in our St. James' Rooms 2nd July 1984, lot 217.
Details
A Delft blue and white dated posset-pot and cover
Dutch or Frisian, the cauldron-shaped body supported by three feet, applied with barley-twist handles, the spout formed as a dragon's head, the finial as a sconce with scroll handles, painted with a maid milking, two men scything, two women raking and figures in a cart, within oval panels on a ground painted with birds among flowers, the cover with similar ornament, the base dated 1712, (damages and repairs to cover, chip to spout and some flaking) -- 26cm. high
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Dutch or Frisian, the cauldron-shaped body supported by three feet, applied with barley-twist handles, the spout formed as a dragon's head, the finial as a sconce with scroll handles, painted with a maid milking, two men scything, two women raking and figures in a cart, within oval panels on a ground painted with birds among flowers, the cover with similar ornament, the base dated 1712, (damages and repairs to cover, chip to spout and some flaking) -- 26cm. high
See illustration
Provenance
Paper catalogue entry in cover from the Warren Collection.