Lot 741

Three Staffordshire Salt Glazed Pottery Sauceboats, with Block Mold

Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Unsold

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circa 1760, each of similar form with identical molded rose pattern, possibly by or after William Greatbach, largest 3 x 7-1/4 x 3-1/2 in.; block mold, 3-1/2 x 6 x 4 in.

Provenance: (small painted sauceboat) D.M. & P. Manheim, New York, NY (label); (salt glaze sauceboat) Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY, May 7, 1991 (accompanied by copy or receipt); (large sauceboat) Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY, October 25, 1985 (accompanied by copies of receipts); (mold) E. N. Stretton Collection (label); An Important Atlanta Private Collection

Note: For a similar example to the sauceboats, see The Frank P. and Harriet C. Burnap Collection of English Pottery by Ross E. Taggart, no. 256, pg. 258.

Note: According to consignor notes, the largest sauceboat marked with a blue "x" to the base was molded from the same master mold as the block mold.

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(small painted sauceboat) D.M. & P. Manheim, New York, NY (label); (salt glaze sauceboat) Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY, May 7, 1991 (accompanied by copy or receipt); (large sauceboat) Art Trading Ltd., New York, NY, October 25, 1985 (accompanied by copies of receipts); (mold) E. N. Stretton Collection (label); An Important Atlanta Private Collection

scattered small pinholes and firing anomalies throughout, some sticker remnants; white example with restoration to rim; mold with wear commensurate with age and use, some edge roughness and surface craters, large hairline through top Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.