A massive creamware punch bowl
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A massive early pearlware punch bowl, circa 1770
Probably North Eastern, painted with a large landscape vignette of a farmer ploughing, a milkmaid with a cow and ox and a sailing ship, the other side inscribed in black 'Happy we are met, Happy we remain. Happy may we part, In hopes to meet again.' within a scrollwork and rose cartouche, the interior painted with two swans within a green diaper border to the rim, 38.5cm diam (fine cracks)
Sold for £1,625 inc. premium

Category: Decorative Arts / British Ceramics

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