Antique English 18th Century English Brown Stoneware Puzzle Jug Nottingham 1706 Mid-Century Modern ormolu and marble topped secretaire

ormolu and marble topped secretaire abattant

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Antique English 18th Century English Brown Stoneware Puzzle Jug Nottingham 1706 Mid-Century Modern ormolu and marble topped secretaireA rare antique English Queen Anne period salt glazed stoneware puzzle jug, Nottingham, dated 1706. A rare example of very early 18th century English vernacular pottery, a whimsical puzzle jug made of local Nottingham clay and salt glazed. The top with three spouts mouthpieces & a strap handle connected to a pierced top with circular & triangular motifs with a globular baluster shaped body below & raised on a flared foot. The globular body is decorated