Small, silver lustre jug

Small, silver lustre jug

Code: H20630

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A small, early 19th century, silver resist lustre jug on a buff ground. This is decorated with birds and foliage. The design is painted onto the jug, using a mixture of oils, and the jug is then dipped in the silver lustre glaze. The oils resist the lustre, leaving the design showing through in the base colour. 

English. Date c.1820.

Condition: There is restoration to the rim and spout, which can be seen in the images, and there is a small, fine, star crack in the side of the jug.

Dimensions: Height 9cm. Diameter 8cm. Width 11cm.

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