Pearl Ware Salt Box and Pair of Mocha Ware Flower

Late 18th century and 19th century, British, comprising: pearl ware salt box with incised decoration, two compartments, base inscribed "The June 29, 1799, My hand and pen and so no more, John Hollins"; flower bricks of demilune form, with panel of applied sand between painted blue bands, three large holes to top; 4 x 6-1/2 x 3-1/4 in.

Provenance: Flower Bricks from Summerford & Collier (accompanied by original receipt dated October 11, 1987 for $220.50); Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina
Condition Report: salt box crazing throughout, a few filled repairs, primarily to top corner, hairline crack to body, areas of discoloration/spotting, large chip to top corner; flower bricks crazing throughout, areas of discoloration, chipping to holes on top, hairline cracks, one with large chip to base