Bow bell shape mug, rose flower sprigging, c.1755

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Bow tankard of small size, the bell shape with slightly flared lip and grooved strap handle with spade shaped terminal, sprigged with a large flowering rose plant, with a smaller specimen either side. Unmarked, circa 1755

Condition

Fine condition, small hairline at lip, firing flaws, bruise to foot

Size

9.5cm high

References

This small baluster form is unusual, and combined with the rarely seen rose sprigging, makes this a rarity. ref. Treasury of Bow #156 for a cup with this sprigging, where it is noted it matches a shard from the factory discovered in 1867.

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