A South Staffordshire enamel wax jack, a mustard pot and cover and a sifter and cover, circa 1770
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A South Staffordshire enamel wax jack, a mustard pot and cover and a sifter and cover, circa 1770
The mustard of baluster shape with a green ground, painted with two panels of a spray of flowers framed by raised gilt scrollwork, the softly domed cover with further panels of flowers, with metal mounts, 12cm high (foot restored), the sifter also of baluster shape, on three feet, blue ground with raised gilt scrolls, reserved panels of flowers also on the domed cover, 12.4cm high (some restoration), the wax jack of cylindrical drum shape with plain handle, turquoise ground with raised gilding and reserved panels painted with flowers, 6.3cm high (some restoration) (3)
Estimate:
£1,100 - 1,400
US$ 1,700 - 2,100
€1,300 - 1,600

Auction Notices

  • Contrary to the condition noted in the catalogue, both the mustard pot and the sifter are restored. The waxjack is not restored but there is a loss to the enamel on the handle and some fine cracks

Category: Decorative Arts / British Ceramics

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