Rare pair of Irish Delftware flower bricks Dublin mid 18th century

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£3350

Dated: 1750 Dublin Ireland

These exceptionally rare pair of Irish Delftware flower bricks were made at the Dublin Delftworks in the mid-18th century. The bricks are individually decorated in Chinese-style blue with flowers and leaves and molded with an ogee-shaped skirt at the base. The underside of the bricks has the painter numbers 0 and 7. In his book, page 124, Irish Delftware, Peter Francis notes that only two pairs and two singles have been recognized and recorded.

Dimensions: 2.5 inches high 4.5 inches long

Current Condition: Some rim chips are professionally restored, other wise in good condition.

Literature: Page 124 Irish Delftware by Peter Francis published by Jonathan Horne

£3350    $4522

Description

These exceptionally rare pair of Irish Delftware flower bricks were made at the Dublin Delftworks in the mid-18th century.
The bricks are individually decorated in Chinese-style blue with flowers and leaves and molded with an ogee-shaped skirt at the base.
The underside of the bricks has the painter numbers 0 and 7.
In his book, page 124, Irish Delftware, Peter Francis notes that only two pairs and two singles have been recognized and recorded.

Additional information

Dimensions 4.5 × 2.5 in