Claret Jug
Christopher Dresser, 1834-1904
Linthorpe Art Pottery, Middlesbrough
The lid bears an inscription dated 1884
Linthorpe pottery body and electroplated mounts with ebony handle
10 inches high
Marks: the mounts "J.D. & S. F5672;" the body "LINTHORPE 1517."
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