Staffordshire ‘Whieldon’ glaze loving cup, c. 1760.
£1,100.00
‘Whieldon’ glazed creamware loving cup, Staffordshire, c. 1760. The thinly potted cup, rising from a circular pedestal circular foot, and having twin strap handles, with heart shaped terminals. The body having two continuous bands of bead work, and a single band to the foot rim.
Covered in Whieldon style glazes, of alternating brown and green stripes. The interior mottled in brown glaze.
Height – 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.
Width – 14.5 cm, 5 3/4”.
Depth – 9.7 cm, 3 3/4”.
Condition – Minute chip to end of one terminal. Otherwise in exceptionally fine condition. No restoration.
