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Lot 268

Two Polychrome Decorated Delftware Chargers

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
probably late 17th/18th century, kraak style Dutch delft charger, polychrome decorated in red, blue, green, and yellow, depicting a peacock in a lush landscape, paneled rim with stylized florals, with suspension hole through foot ring, hand written label attached to base, 13-1/2 in.; delft charger, probably English, polychrome decorated in red, blue, and green, depicting the side of  house or building, the rim decorated with stylized leafy line work, 11-3/8 in. , Provenance: Estate of James Frank Dennis, High Point, North Carolina

Condition

"peacock" charger with 3 in. repaired break to rim, scattered areas of partially infilled chips along rim with color retouch, glaze anomalies; both with some glaze chipping, pin holes, wear consistent with age and use