Agateware pottery balls variagated clays, Staffordshire late 18th century period

Reference: 5118

Dated: c. 1780 to c. 1790 Staffordshire English

Four rare pottery earthenware agateware balls made with variagated coloured clays.
These pieces were probaly made to replicate metamorphic marble balls which were statements of fashion associated with the Grand Tour embarked by the wealthy.
Smallest Pair 1.25 inches diameter, larges pair approx 2" diameter

Diameter: 2.00inch

Medium: earthenware pottery variagated clays agateware

Current Condition Unrestored condition with minor historical wear.

Provenance: Private Collection Cotswolds England.

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