A rare, early-18th century, square, English, delftware flower and bulb holder

The top pierced with three large circular holes and nine smaller holes, each edged with dashes. The body of tapering square shape; each side with flowers, foliage and trailing stems projecting from a double bracket fence. Decorated in blue on a pale blue glaze. In original condition. Probably London, third quarter of the 18th century.

Reference : English Delftware (Britton) no 7.26 for an example of similar shape

3065600 £ 3,400

This is a rare piece and there is no other known, recorded example with this decoration.

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