Scottish pottery, large Bacchus mug, Prestonpans, c. 1840.
$39.02
$53.46
An unusually large Scottish pottery Bacchus mug, Prestonpans, c. 1840. The finely modelled grinning head of Bacchus, beneath a moulded graping vine, decorated in typical glazes, and having especially piercing eyes. Having a large scroll handle, heightened in blue, and set upon an oval foot, edged in beading. This is a particularly large example, holding a good pint of……… beer ! Height: 16 cm, 6 3/8”.Width: 17 cm, 6 5/8”.Depth: 10.5 cm, 4 1/8”.Condition: Excellent. No damage. No restoration.
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