3rd Feb, 2022 12:00

The Scottish Country House: Fine Furniture & Works of Art

 
  Lot 813
 

A PORTUGUESE PALISSY WARE PUZZLE JUG

PORTUGUESE PALISSY WARE PUZZLE JUG,
with moulded snake handles and further applied frogs and insects, in the manner of Manuel Mafra, with impressed Cal???, Rainha marked base, 25.5cm high

 

A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.

 

Sold for £25
Estimated at £50 - £100


Condition Report
One snake head lost to rim, firing cracks to the thin sections of the neck, small chips to moulded foliage at rim, small glaze chip to head of one of the frogs, very small glaze chips around mouth of snake head to rim, chips to base underside, some firing cracks to the applied moulded animals, extensively crazed, additional images available

 
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