£4450
Dated: 1770 to 1780 Nottingham England
This salt-glazed stoneware compact, smaller-sized bear jug was made in Nottingham in the mid-18th century. It is unusually modeled holding a stick rather than fighting a dog. The figure has a good lustrous glaze on the applied " grog" coat. The jug intended to hold ale the head of the bear is removable and could be used as a cup.
Dimensions: 9 inches high
Current Condition: Professionally restored to chip and crack at the head cover.
Provenance: Previously with Jonathan Horne retains his label.
Literature: Nottingham Salt glazed Stoneware 1690-1800 published by The Nottingham City Museums and Art Galleries.
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This salt-glazed stoneware compact, smaller-sized bear jug was made in Nottingham in the mid-18th century. It is unusually modeled holding a stick rather than fighting a dog.
The figure has a good lustrous glaze on the applied ” grog” coat. The jug intended to hold ale the head of the bear is removable and could be used as a cup.
| Dimensions | 9 in |
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