Antique Chinese & Japanese PorcelainEuropean Ceramics & Works of Art
English blue and white delftare puzzle jug, Liverpool c. 1760, the body decorated with floral sprays and the verse "Here gentlemen come try your skill, I'le hould a wager if you will...", the neck pierced with flowerheads and petals, the rim with three sipping spouts, height: 6 7/8in., 17.6cm; condition: damage to end of two spouts, frit to rim and handle, firing fault to top of handle. For a similar jug dated 1769, see The Fitzwilliam Museum Collection (Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest C.1556-1928) SOLD
Guest & Gray 58 Davies StreetLondonW1K 5LP
