18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
A Creamware Duck Sauce Boat, circa 1780, of traditional form with splashed green glazes
18cm long
A Similar Pratt-Type Example, with green, blue, ochre and manganese glazes
20cm long (2)
Sold for £300
Estimated at £300 - £500
Creamware duck - crack to the rim at one side of the neck / handle. Some flakes and abrasions to the rim. Glaze slightly abraded to the body and some crazing, pitting and staining. Free from restoration.
Prattware duck - large glaze chip to the rear of the head. Chip to the middle side of the rim. A small rim crack close by. Crazed and with staining. No restoration.
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Auction: Spring Fine Sale, 18th Mar, 2023
The sale will include a strong offering of European ceramics including a Private Collection of 18th Century Meissen Figures, including examples from the 'Cris de Paris' series, and good examples of Sevres porcelain and biscuit porcelain figures. Further highlights include an exhibition qualilty side cabinet by Gillows, a Private Collection of Welsh Lovespoons, and a Private Collection of Paperweights.
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Sunday 12th March 11am-4pm, Monday 13th March - Friday 17th March 10am-4pm, and the morning of the sale from 8am.
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