Large creamware chocolate pot of truncated cone shape with a small beak-shaped spout and indented loop handle, the body decorated in shades of green and brown with entwined garlands of husk ornaments, the unusual, rare double cover similarly decorated and with a ball finial highlighted with a pink floral element.

Chocolate Pot

Probably Staffordshire, Painting in the manner of James Giles

1770/75

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Large hexagonal plaque of white jasper with dark green jasper dip and white relief decoration of a female figure in classical dress holding a basket of flowers, the plaque probably designed for a fireplace surround.
Obverse: Bust front. Reverse: A cross with the Bible, sword, and helmet.
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