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An Antique 18thc Dutch Delft Puzzle Jug
Anthemion Antiques and Interiors
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An Antique 18thc Dutch Delft Puzzle Jug

18th century
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This wonderful and rare example of an 18thC Dutch delft (possibly Rotterdam) tin glazed puzzle jug dates to 1750 - 1775. It has a pierced neck, three spouts and a concealed drinking tube. Painted in cobalt blue, with flowering brances and a bird. It stands at 20.3cms high,

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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Dutch Delft Puzzle Jug to the 18th Century.

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This wonderful and rare example of an 18thC Dutch delft (possibly Rotterdam) tin glazed puzzle jug dates to 1750 - 1775. It has a pierced neck, three spouts and a concealed drinking tube. Painted in cobalt blue, with flowering brances and a bird. It stands at 20.3cms high,
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Anthemion Antiques and Interiors has dated this Antique Dutch Delft Puzzle Jug to the 18th Century.

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An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim.
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Archive I An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim.

An Antique 18thC Dutch Delft Puzzle Jug

Archive II An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim. View VI
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An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim.
An Antique 18thC Dutch Delft Puzzle Jug
Ref: SA1226891
An 18th-century Dutch Delft tin-glazed earthenware puzzle jug featuring hand-painted blue floral motifs, a reticulated neck, and circular spouts along the upper rim.
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A puzzle jug is a novelty drinking vessel popular in 17th and 18th century European taverns, constructed with a reticulated neck and hidden internal tubes requiring the drinker to seal specific openings to consume liquid without spilling.

Traditional Dutch Delft puzzle jugs are crafted from tin-glazed earthenware, characterised by an opaque white glaze decorated with cobalt blue hand-painted motifs and engineered with hollow handles and rim spouts.

Authentic pieces feature a pale reddish or buff earthenware body beneath a distinct tin glaze, showing hand-painted cobalt blue decoration with subtle tonal variations and light glaze wear along exposed edges.

Display the vessel on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or mantelpiece alongside contemporary art or minimalist decor to create an engaging focal point with historical context.

Dust gently with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid immersion in water, detergents, or abrasive cleaners to prevent moisture from entering the porous earthenware body or damaging fragile glazes.
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