Spittoon
Date1725-1745
OriginEngland, Staffordshire
MediumLead-glazed earthenware (redware)
DimensionsOH: 3 1/4"
OD: 5 5/8" (with handle); 5 1/8" (body)
OD: 5 5/8" (with handle); 5 1/8" (body)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1967-372
DescriptionSpittoon: short rolled foot rises to globular body tapering to short narrow neck that broadens to flaring rim. Applied ear-shaped loop handle with pinched kicked out lower terminal. White clay floral and leaf sprigs applied around shoulder of vessel.ProvenancePurchased from A. F. Allbrook, Old English Furniture, Pottery & Porcelain, 24 Cromwell Place, South Kennsington, London, SW7, Great Britain.
ca. 1740
ca. 1755
ca. 1740
ca. 1750
ca.1750-1850
1770-1830