Very Rare Delft Plate

 

An extremely rare. 18th c. English delft plate depicting a pottery kiln bellowing smoke. A similar plate is in the collection of Colonial Williamsburg and is pictured in Austin, British Delft at Williamsburg, p. 151, and another is in the collection of the Fitzwilliam museum.
Bristol, c. 1750;  7 7/8” diam.
In excellent condition with minor fritting on rim.

SOLD.

Vibrant Delft Plaque

A charming 18th c. Dutch Delft plaque depicting a milkmaid milking a “hobbled” cow. “Hobbling” refers to the practice of tying together the back lower legs of the cow when milking to minimize potential mishaps. The central panel, drawn completely in blue, is juxtaposed against a vibrant polychrome border, creating an unusually artful object.
Netherlands, c. 1760.
8 3/4” square.
In excellent condition with minor glazing fritting on edges.

SOLD.

Westerwald Jugs

Left:
Westerwald, Germany, last quarter 17th c.
A large and impressive bulbous stoneware jug with flowers and vine decoration in excellent condition. 10 1/2” h.  For related pieces, cf. Unger, Die Kunst des deutschen Steinzugs, p. 181, fig. 147. SOLD.

Right:
Westerwald, Germany, last quarter 17th c. 
Charming small bulbous jug with applied rosettes.
5” h. (stoneware), 6” h. to top of thumb piece. Two small hairlines to neck. SOLD.

For related piece, cf. German Stoneware: A Catalogue of the Frank Thomas Collection of German Stoneware, fig, 219.