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Staffordshire pottery & silver bucket

Various, 1730–1770

1) A selection of 100 items of Staffordshire pottery made 1730-1770 including the principle types of Astbury, Whieldon, Salt glaze and Agate wares. Also includes a Chinese porcelain dish; 2) A silver vessel in the form of a hooped bucket, with handle rising from two masks and having at the top a head with double face. On the front are engraved the arms of the Montmorency. Brussels marks at the bottom.

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Title of artwork, date

Staffordshire pottery & silver bucket, 1730–1770

Date supported

1922

Medium and material

1) pottery; 2) silver

Gifted by

F W Smith

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