Pair of Staffordshire pottery saltglaze stoneware leaf shaped dishes with enamels circa 1760

Reference: 4573

Dated: c. 1760 Staffordshire English.

A fine, tiny and exquisite pair of saltglaze and enamel coloured leaf shaped dishes.
The dishes have the crispest relief moulding imaginable with flowers, leaves and a butterfly painted in enamel colours. They stand on three flower head feet.
One of the smallest and beautiful forms made in Staffordshire saltglaze during the mid 18th century, they are true gems and rare survivors.

Dimensions: 3.50 inch wide

Medium: saltglaze salt earthenware stoneware pottery enamel

Current Condition Stalk of one leaf restored.

Price: gbp 1750.00 (Pound Sterling)
USD 2297.75 (US Dollars)