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Lot 103

An English delftware spice jar, circa 1700-20

15 April 2025, 10:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

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An English delftware spice jar, circa 1700-20

Bristol or London, of acorn shape, the loop handles with coiled terminals, painted in blue, red, yellow and green with birds and sponged trees, within dense and vibrant borders, 14.7cm high

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Provenance
With Martyn Edgell, 2013
Graham Slater Collection

Sometimes referred to as ginger jars, the intended function of these vessels is unclear. The distinctive, small handles are quite inadequate for carrying and perhaps accommodated string to secure a cover. See a related jar with its cover in the Longridge Collection, illustrated by Leslie B Grigsby (2000), D127. The acorn shape was popular at this date as a turned knop on silver, furniture and wine glasses, see lot 168 in this sale.

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