English, likely Lambeth
Extremely rare blue and white puzzle jug, featuring Chinoiserie decoration, probably made in Lambeth. Few 17th century examples survive, most extant puzzle jugs date to the 18th century. The 17th century examples are of a different form when compared to the 18th century baluster shape puzzle jugs.
A similar Lambeth jug dated 1689 was donated by Mrs. Russell S. Carter in 1945 to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. (Accession Number: 45.12.10)
Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge (June 23, 2001) A very rare and unrecorded London delftware puzzle jug, Pickleherring Quay Pottery, Southwark, circa 1650 sold for £19,000.
The Fitzwilliam Museum – Cambridge, England [Glaisher Collection; acc. no. C.2862-1928] owns an example painted in blue with a Chinese figure in an Oriental landscape. Also at the Fitzwilliam is a jug of similar form dated 1653; illustrated by Lipski and Archer, Dated English Delftware (1984), page 229, figure 1009.
Item Date: Circa 1680
Measurement: Height: 7"
Material: Tin glazed earthenware
Item Condition: Cracks at top and bottom of handle where it joins body were repaired. No serious restoration.
Price: $7,950
SKU 843-519
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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