An unusual American stoneware slip decorated tobacco box or container showing the theme of "The fox guarding the Chicken Coop". We wonder if this is Southern, possibly Western Virginia. There are a few minor chips off the glaze. Probably 19th century. 9" X 12 1/2" X 7 1/2"
A 10 1/2" high barge ware tea pot. The brown glaze is accented by appliqués of polychrome color and the presentation plaque stating: "A present from a friend to a friend 1914".
An especially colorful "snuff man" Toby mug, 9 1/2" in height, with him wearing a bright yellow jacket and trousers, black and white checkered waistcoat and hat and standing on green base. Some yellow and green paint is rubbed, and there is a 1/2" chip at the hat rim. 19th century English.
A 13" bargeware tea pot. This, we believe, is the largest size of these teapots. This examples includes over 30 applied medallions along with the presentation medallion: "STEPHEN POWELL BODMIN 1827". The date of 1827 makes this one of the oldest examples we may have seen.
A blue and white "Delft" ware jug in the form of a gin drinker, 13" in height. This amusing form of pitcher has a signature cypher on the bottom, the letter "A", as shown in the detail photograph. In excellent condition with no breaks or chips.
Two smaller serving platters, 13 1/2" X 11", of English transfer ware "Willows" pattern. This is probably early Wedgwood dating about 1835-1850. On the back is an imprinted "X" and a banner: "Warranted". These are together with a bowl (tureen?) that has a crack but would make a great center piece decoration.
An unusual, beautifully decorated small jardiniere whose under plate is 8 1/2" across (stands 5 1/4"). Apparently made to display that one small yet special spring flower. Highly decorated with flowers and luster gold gilt. On the back of the under plate is the stamp "HALGA DECOR MAIN" with the container additionally bearing the Limoges stamp. My guess is that it dates to about 1900.
A DeSevres larger (10 1/2") fat-man-and-his-snuff jug with an especially fanciful glaze decoration featuring a sponge decorated base, blues, iron oxides, yellows, browns and greens. Impressed marked with a "J" and a blue "H" glaze mark. We think this is French, 19th century.
A large size bargeware tea pot, about 10" in height. The brown glaze is interrupted by colorful medallion appliques and the top is set with an acorn finial. In excellent condition except for the repair of the finial on the top.
