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Rare Doulton Lambeth Alexander Crichton Jug, Harpy
Estimate:
$5,000 - $8,000
Sold
$4,700
Live Auction
Spring British Ceramics Auction
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Description
Zoomorphic stoneware jug. Neo classical style silver head with hinged cover and shell form thumb piece.
Stunning figural form stands on three stump feet. Exquisite coloration in greens, browns and blues; high gloss finish. Doulton backstamp. In Greek mythology and Roman mythology, a harpy is a half-human and half-bird personification of storm winds. Alexander Crichton was a London silversmith known for his silver mounted zoomorphic claret jugs in the 1800s.
Issued: 19th c.
Dimensions: 7"L x 6"H
Manufacturer: Doulton Lambeth
Country of Origin: England
Stunning figural form stands on three stump feet. Exquisite coloration in greens, browns and blues; high gloss finish. Doulton backstamp. In Greek mythology and Roman mythology, a harpy is a half-human and half-bird personification of storm winds. Alexander Crichton was a London silversmith known for his silver mounted zoomorphic claret jugs in the 1800s.
Issued: 19th c.
Dimensions: 7"L x 6"H
Manufacturer: Doulton Lambeth
Country of Origin: England