Early pottery agateware tankard Staffordshire circa1745 England

£985

Dated: 1740 to 1750 Staffordshire England

The tankard is an early and rare surviving piece of agateware pottery reddish and brown earthenware made in circa 1745 in Staffordshire England. The simple handle has a heart shaped terminal on this tactile piece. Similar wares are located in numerous international and provincial museums reflecting their historical importance. .

Dimensions: 4.35 inches high

Current Condition: Two minor rim chips restored .

Provenance: Collection of Martin Harrison North Wales.

Literature: Plate 143 Illustrates a similar example located at the Northampton Museum in Rackham and Read, English Pottery published in 1972 by EP Publishing Ltd.

£985    $1329

Description

The tankard is an early and rare surviving piece of agateware pottery reddish and brown earthenware made in circa 1745 in Staffordshire England.
The simple handle has a heart shaped terminal on this tactile piece.
Similar wares are located in numerous international and provincial museums reflecting their historical importance.
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Additional information

Dimensions 4.35 in