London undecorated white Delftware Wine Bottle 17th century England
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London undecorated white Delftware Wine Bottle 17th century England

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£4850

Dated: 1650 London England

A rare large-scale English delftware pottery wine bottle of globular form, decorated in a plain white creamy tin-glazed finish and fitted with a narrow banded neck, loop handle with rat’s-tail terminal, and gently flared foot. This impressive bottle was produced in London during the 17th century, most likely at either the Vauxhall or Southwark Delftworks, both of which were among the most important early English delftware manufactories. A closely related example of this form and size is illustrated in Dated English Delftware by Archer and Lipski, reference 1308. The bottle survives in remarkable condition, particularly noteworthy given its age and utilitarian purpose. Plain, undecorated Delftware bottles of this type are today considerably rarer than their decorated counterparts. This scarcity does not necessarily indicate limited production, but rather reflects changing tastes over time, as simpler domestic wares were less frequently preserved. An exceptional and highly evocative example of early English delftware.

Dimensions: 8.25 inches high

Current Condition: Remarkable condition

Literature: Page 67 figure ref.9 British Delft at Williamsburg by John C.Austin. Christies Catalogue 1990 auction Ceramics from the Rous Lench Collection Lot 29

£4850    $6547

Description

A rare large-scale English delftware pottery wine bottle of globular form, decorated in a plain white creamy tin-glazed finish and fitted with a narrow banded neck, loop handle with rat’s-tail terminal, and gently flared foot.

This impressive bottle was produced in London during the 17th century, most likely at either the Vauxhall or Southwark Delftworks, both of which were among the most important early English delftware manufactories. A closely related example of this form and size is illustrated in Dated English Delftware by Archer and Lipski, reference 1308.

The bottle survives in remarkable condition, particularly noteworthy given its age and utilitarian purpose. Plain, undecorated Delftware bottles of this type are today considerably rarer than their decorated counterparts. This scarcity does not necessarily indicate limited production, but rather reflects changing tastes over time, as simpler domestic wares were less frequently preserved.

An exceptional and highly evocative example of early English delftware.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.25 in