A pottery documentary jug of large proportions, probably Els...
Hammer
£360
A pottery documentary jug of large proportions, probably Elsmore & Forster, late 19th century circa 1873, monochrome printed with a variety of domestic and exotic animals and birds, 'Mr Charles Bellis 1873' printed in gilt beneath the spout, gilt highlights to rim, foot and handle, 23cm high
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The piece shows a cluster of hairline cracks and a flaked loss below the handle, and further small flaked losses to the interior of the spout. The handle shows evidence of repair and possible re-attachment. The piece shows firing pits and frits, small glazing faults, surface wear, and rubbing to to gilt highlights throughout.
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Hammer
£360
A pottery documentary jug of large proportions, probably Elsmore & Forster, late 19th century circa 1873, monochrome printed with a variety of domestic and exotic animals and birds, 'Mr Charles Bellis 1873' printed in gilt beneath the spout, gilt highlights to rim, foot and handle, 23cm high
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The piece shows a cluster of hairline cracks and a flaked loss below the handle, and further small flaked losses to the interior of the spout. The handle shows evidence of repair and possible re-attachment. The piece shows firing pits and frits, small glazing faults, surface wear, and rubbing to to gilt highlights throughout.
