Lot Essay
cf. John C. Austin, British Delft at Williamsburg (Colonial Williamsburg Foundation 1994), p.220, pl.485
Details
An English delft wet drug jar
probably London, painted in blue with a pair of long-tailed birds perched on a shaped rectangular cartouche, named within for S. ALTHEÆ, first quarter 18th century (lacking loop handle) -- 19.5cm. high
See illustration
probably London, painted in blue with a pair of long-tailed birds perched on a shaped rectangular cartouche, named within for S. ALTHEÆ, first quarter 18th century (lacking loop handle) -- 19.5cm. high
See illustration