Lot Essay
A virtually identical urn is illustrated in W.D. John and A. Simcox, Pontypool and Usk Japanned Wares, 1966, pl.24.
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A PAIR OF ANGLO-DUTCH BLACK AND GILT PAINTED TÔLE CHESTNUT URNS
LATE 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY USK
Each of oval form with tapering lid and mounted with lion mask and ring handles, decorated with flowering branches on socle and oval foot
13in. (33cm.) high (2)
LATE 18TH CENTURY, POSSIBLY USK
Each of oval form with tapering lid and mounted with lion mask and ring handles, decorated with flowering branches on socle and oval foot
13in. (33cm.) high (2)