antique drabware jug 1800s grapevine angel griffin relief smear glaze Clews? For Sale
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Drabware pitcher likely attributed to James and Ralph Clews - features extremely detailed and finely molded applications of grape vine sprigs along rim and a mythical scene of winged angel and griffin meeting surrounded by scrolls, flowers and an urn
Likely made between 1821 - 5 when Clews brothers were not marking their pottery
Shows minor issues considering age, these include: some staining on inside bottom, some darker markings on rim near spout (I'm not sure if original to jug), a surface indent about 1-2 mm in length (unsure if original to jug), surface scratch or crack (not sure) on bottom which does not permeate to interior)...please zoom into pictures carefully as they form part of the descriptionÂ
Measurements: height - 5 1/2"diameter at rim - 4 1/2"diameter at base - 4 1/2"length from tip of handle to tip of spout - 8 1/2"
Please note I do not accept returns on fragile items such as this