English Brown stoneware pitcher with silver rim late 18th century London Mortlake Kishere

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£1450

Dated: 1795 Mortlake London England

This late 18th century English brown stoneware jug is modeled with images of trees, hunting scenes, and a central panel of the Punch Party probably inspired by Hogarth's print titled Midnight Modern Conversation. A handsome pieceĀ  in outstanding order and enhanced with a silver rim with the inscription "Sacred to Friendship for Mirth & Mild Ale."The pitcher was made inĀ  Ā London and most probably the work from the Kishere Pottery located at Mortlake.

Dimensions: 8.75 inches high

Current Condition: Fine unrestored condition

Literature: Page 50 English Brown Stoneware by Oswald, Hildyard, and Hughes published by Faber and Faber.

Ā£1450    $1957

Description

This late 18th century English brown stoneware jug is modeled with images of trees, hunting scenes, and a central panel of the Punch Party probably inspired by Hogarth’s print titled Midnight Modern Conversation. A handsome pieceĀ  in outstanding order and enhanced with a silver rim with the inscription “Sacred to Friendship for Mirth & Mild Ale.”The pitcher was made inĀ  Ā London and most probably the work from the Kishere Pottery located at Mortlake.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.75 in