Main Description
Description
An exceptionally fine and rare 18th-century English saltglaze comport, dating from around 1760.
The pierced pedestal base supports a delicately reticulated dish with applied flower sprays and a serrated rim, all executed in the characteristic pale cream-toned saltglaze typical of the Georgian period.
This piece demonstrates the superb craftsmanship of mid-18th-century English potters working in Staffordshire and related centres.
Dimensions
Width — 24 cm
Height — 7.5 cm
Condition
Exceptional original condition, with crisp detail and no apparent restoration or structural damage. Minor age-related wear only, consistent with its period.
Period & Origin
England, circa 1760
Salt-glazed stoneware
Provenance
From a private British collection of early English ceramics.
Related Pieces
See also our Saltglaze Ceramics collection for complementary examples.
This comport dates to the mid 18th century and sits comfortably alongside other examples featured on our 18th Century ceramics page, where related wares are grouped by period.
Enquiries
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