13th May, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House

 
Lot 108
 

108

A Don Pottery "Orange Jumper" Jug, circa 1807, of ovoid form and with double scrolling handle, printed and painted with Earl Fitzwilliam's horse breaker John Clarkson (Orange Jumper), waving a hat, with inscription, 'the figure there is no mistaking, it is the famous man for breaking...', painted mark in red
14.5cm

John Clarkson, who also went under the name of Orange Jumper, was employed by Lord Milton's father, Earl Fitzwilliam, to do his bidding during the 1807 General Election in Yorkshire. Orange was the Fitzwilliam family colour.

Sold for £180
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

Some good repair to the end of the spout. Crazed, with enamel wear and scratching. Very small star crack near the handle and another under the base. A large patch of staining to the foot.

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Auction: Country House, 13th May, 2023

Over 700 lots to include an appealing mix of traditional antiques, pictures, good furnishing pieces, and a collection of books and maps.

Part I (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 1-167: Glass, Ceramics, Oriental and Works of Art
Lots 168-215: Books & Maps
Lots: 216-332: Pictures

Part II (13 May, 9.30am)
Lots 500-592: Works of Art, Garden Furniture & Statuary
Lots 593-600: Clocks & Barometers
Lots 601-657: Carpets & Rugs
Lots 658-904: Furniture

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