Pair of Staffordshire pottery saltglaze stoneware leaf shaped dishes with enamels circa 1760

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£1750

Dated: 1760 Staffordshire English.

A fine, tiny and exquisite pair of saltglaze and enamel coloured leaf shaped dishes. The dishes have the crispest relief moulding imaginable with flowers, leaves and a butterfly painted in enamel colours. They stand on three flower head feet. One of the smallest and beautiful forms made in Staffordshire saltglaze during the mid 18th century, they are true gems and rare survivors.

Dimensions: 3.5 inches wide

Current Condition: Stalk of one leaf restored.

£1750    $2362

Description

A fine, tiny and exquisite pair of saltglaze and enamel coloured leaf shaped dishes.
The dishes have the crispest relief moulding imaginable with flowers, leaves and a butterfly painted in enamel colours. They stand on three flower head feet.
One of the smallest and beautiful forms made in Staffordshire saltglaze during the mid 18th century, they are true gems and rare survivors.

Additional information

Dimensions 3.5 in