Description:
Lambeth Brown Stoneware Souter Johnnie Stoneware Cistern, England, 19th century, modeled as a smiling bust head wearing a soft cap, a plugged hole for a spigot at the base, impressed "R Petch Perseverance Vassall Road North Brixton," ht. 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $20-200
Firing blemishes; chips to side of handle, one to a corner of his collar along the base, and one along rim of plug.
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Keywords
United KingdomStuart Slavid
Senior Vice President
Director of Fine Ceramics
Director of Fine Silver
Director of European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Emily Stegner
Specialist, European Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3203
Stephanie Opolski
Appraiser
508-970-3000
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
The European Furniture & Decorative Arts department curates auctions of English, French, German, Italian, Dutch, and Russian antiques, furniture, and decorative arts.