£1450
Dated: 1776 English provincial
This notable English 18th-century pottery puzzle jug features a boars head spout and is topped with two birds on the rim by the handle. The handle has an interesting lower terminal with pierced decoration. The front of the jug is inscribed with the date 1776 under the initials I R. The birds and the boar's head eyes are made from pipe clay separately applied.. There are iron streaks in the lustrous lead glaze from the firing process.
Dimensions: 7.75 inches high
Current Condition: Unrestored showing signs of historical wear in accord with age and use.
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This notable English 18th-century pottery puzzle jug features a boars head spout and is topped with two birds on the rim by the handle.
The handle has an interesting lower terminal with pierced decoration. The front of the jug is inscribed with the date 1776 under the initials I R.
The birds and the boar’s head eyes are made from pipe clay separately applied.. There are iron streaks in the lustrous lead glaze from the firing process.
| Dimensions | 7.75 in |
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