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Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol
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Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol

19th century
Sold 14 February 2021 · Hand of Glory
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A rare saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol, mid 19th century, of circular dished form with a central aperture, the sides with applied sprigging of grape vines within beaded borders and with an oval aperture for emptying the contents. Stamped with makers mark 'PRICE BRISTOL'.

These spittoons were commonly found in pubs during the 19th century,

Charles Price established himself as a potter of brown stonewares 'next to The Bunch of Grapes, Thomas Street', Bristol in 1809. By 1812 the company was exporting stoneware to Waterford, Dublin, Cork, Youghall, Limerick, Belfast, Dundalk, Newry, Guernsey, Jersey, Jamaica, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Calcutta.

The company exhibited widely at International exhibitions throughout the 19th century including the International Exhibition in Philadelphia 1876 and won a Prize Medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1867.

Physical Dimensions
Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Declaration

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA718177
Description
A rare saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol, mid 19th century, of circular dished form with a central aperture, the sides with applied sprigging of grape vines within beaded borders and with an oval aperture for emptying the contents. Stamped with makers mark 'PRICE BRISTOL'.
fig 1. Rare Antique saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol
fig 1. Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol

These spittoons were commonly found in pubs during the 19th century,

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Charles Price established himself as a potter of brown stonewares 'next to The Bunch of Grapes, Thomas Street', Bristol in 1809.
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By 1812 the company was exporting stoneware to Waterford, Dublin, Cork, Youghall, Limerick, Belfast, Dundalk, Newry, Guernsey, Jersey, Jamaica, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Calcutta.

fig 2. Rare Antique saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol
fig 2. Rare Antique Saltglaze Stoneware Spittoon by Price of Bristol

The company exhibited widely at International exhibitions throughout the 19th century including the International Exhibition in Philadelphia 1876 and won a Prize Medal at the Paris Exhibition in 1867.

Height
10cm (3.94")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
25cm (9.84")
Date of Manufacture

Hand of Glory has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA718177
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United Kingdom
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Location: Hand of Glory Antiques, 34 Market Place, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3HP, United Kingdom
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Rare Antique saltglaze stoneware spittoon by Price of Bristol
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 10 cm (4 in) x W 25 cm (10 in) x D 25 cm (10 in)
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