Antique English delftware square shaped flower brick mid 18th century

Reference: 4215

Dated: c. 1760 Bristol or London

Rare delftware English earthenware square shaped flower brick in blue and white with chinosiere decoration of trees and display of flowers and leaves. The top of the brick shaped stand comprises 4 large and 12 smaller pierced holes and features a comprehensive random trellis like decoration. This shape, with augmented piercing was also used for ink stands.

Dimensions: 5.00 inch wide 4.50 inch high

Medium: delft tin glaze pottery earthenware delftware

Current Condition Historical fritting to glaze at the rim and edges

Literature: Examples are illustrated of this rare form on page 265 British Delft at Williamsburg by John C.Austin.
Page 362 Dated English Delftware Michael Archer and Louis Lipski

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