Whieldon type pottery large creamware bodied tankard with sprig decorations circa 1765

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£1650

Dated: 1765 Staffordshire England

The tall tankard has a creamware body narrowing to the top and colored in typical Whieldon type colors of greens, browns, and yellows with a lead glaze. The decoration is enhanced with beautiful and complex sprigs of flowers, leaves, and vines. The elegantly shaped handle is finished with a fine kick at the bottom terminal.

Dimensions: 7.5 inches high

Current Condition: Minor nibble at the rim, light stable hairlines at the base.

Provenance: With Gary Atkins London

£1650    $2227

Description

The tall tankard has a creamware body narrowing to the top and colored in typical Whieldon type colors of greens, browns, and yellows with a lead glaze. The decoration is enhanced with beautiful and complex sprigs of flowers, leaves, and vines. The elegantly shaped handle is finished with a fine kick at the bottom terminal.

Additional information

Dimensions 7.5 in