Antique English saltglaze stoneware tureen and cover mid 18th century Staffordshire England

Reference: 7236

Dated: c. 1765 to 1770 Staffordshire England

Oval shaped tureen and cover in white saltglaze stoneware. The base stands on three paw feet with grotesque heads. The classic relief moulding is the mosaic and basket weave pattern. The tureen is an unusually small form, perfectly proportioned. Shards of the distinctive paw feet have been excavated at the old pottery site of Humphrey Palmer's who was located in Hanley c1756-65.

Dimensions: 8.50 inch wide 6.50 inch high 6.00 inch deep

Medium: saltglaze stoneware pottery ceramic

Current Condition Fine unrestored condition

Literature: Saltglazed Soneware in early America published by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation.
Whiteglazed Stoneware of the British Isles by Edwards and Hampson published by Antique Collectors Club UK.

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