Salt — CRC# 1406

Description

A rare Bristol Porcelain Shell Salt c.1772-1774. Modelled as a shell upturned on 3 claw and ball feet, the interior painted with a spray of flowers. Mark: X6. A similar Salt is illustrated on page 146 of Nicholas Panes book 'English Potter - American Patriot? - Extracts from the extraordinary life of Richard Champion.' Another example is also in the Merchant Ventures Hall in Bristol where Champion was a member.

Size

13cm across, 6cm high (at max)

Condition

Firing crack to one foot

Mark

Grey X6.

Mark Group

X

Decorator

6

Decorator (Blue or Gilt)

Blue

CRC#

1406

Type

Salt

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1406b