Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1750s.
The posset or butter pot, with a lift off lid.
The cylindrical body mounted with a pair of handles. The cover decorated with a band of inward pointing flowers, within line borders. The body decorated with handing flowers and scrolling foliage. The handles with dash decoration.
Date c 1730.
Height 4 1/2 inches, 12cm.
Width 7 1/2 inches, 19cm.
Depth 5 inches, 12cm.
Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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