mid 18th century, each in emerald green glaze, including: Wedgwood/Whieldon butter crock with foliate lid finial, 3-3/4 x 5-1/4 x 5-1/4 in.; plate with basket weave and foliate motif, 8-1/4 x 8-1/4 x 1 in.
Provenance: An Important Atlanta Private Collection
Note: The butter crock is pictured in A Collection of English Pottery, Part I compiled by Jonathan Horne, no. 22. According to Horne, "This piece ties in with the 'Cauliflower/Pineapple' series of tea wares produced by Wedgwood when in partnership with Whieldon during the 1760s. Compare the decoration with teapot No. 270 in the Temple Newsam House Creamware Catalogue."
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An Important Atlanta Private Collection
crock with typical edge wear at rims, scattered pinholes and glaze voids as made, large area of retouch at one side/handle
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