Slipware Harvest Jug dated 1788 featuring Royal Arms for George 111, Devon England

Dated: 1788 Devon England

This fine Devon slipware harvest jug is decorated in sgraffito through a white slip over the brown earthenware body. The principal decoration features the Royal Coat of Arms within the Garter, surmounted by a crown and the royal cipher “GR”, and flanked by the Lion and Unicorn supporters. The exceptionally detailed decoration is further enriched with sprays of flowers and birds. The handle terminates in the characteristic Devon scroll device, beneath which appears a cartouche inscribed with the verse: “The sacred gift of Friendship take and keep for the giver’s sake 1788.” The jug was made at Fishley's Pottery in Fremington or possibly in Bideford.

Dimensions: 9.25 inches high

Current Condition: Unrestored with only minor loss to glaze, three chips and some minor chipping at the rim.

Provenance: Previously with Jonathan Horne ( retains labels) and then the Anne and Frederick Vogel Collection (label attached), then with E & H Manners Kensington Church Street London.

Literature: Jonathan Horne his Exhibition catalogue 2000. Also illustrated John Edgeler A Harvest of Jugs page 20.

£17500    $23625