Rare English Pottery Slipware Flask of Queen Victoria, circa 1837
A very rare English pottery slipware flask, circa 1837. Made to commemorate the Coronation of Queen Victoria, after a painting by Sir George Haytor. Modelled with her majesty’s head forming the neck of the flask, and her voluminous gown, the body of the flask; wearing a crown, she holds a sceptre in her right hand. The red bodied flask with incised motif to the dress, covered in a brown glaze, and decorated in a yellow slip.
Measures: Height – 22.9 cm, 9”.
Diameter – 12.4 cm, 4 7/8”.
Condition – Some wear to the slip decoration. No restoration.
Height: 22.90 cm, 9"
Width: 12.40 cm, 5"
Depth: 12.40 cm, 5"