A pair of Delftware pottery charger from the Bristol Delftworks of two birds in a garden setting 18th century England

Dated: 1750 Bristol England

This pair of delftware pottery chargers made at the Bristol Delftworks in the mid 18th century decorated in polychrome with a two bird perched amongst foliage and flowers with a trellis fence in the foreground. The decoration spills over into the border, which also features a flying insect.

The dish belongs to a group painted with birds, flowers, and insects on a romantic chinoiserie inspired garden setting within this specific color palette and style of decoration.

They are one of the most inspiring and decorative examples produced by the Bristol Pottery in the 18th century and are in good condition with only minor chipping to the glaze at the rims. There are no restorations.

NOTE. There are two other examples from this series currently in stock; please refer to the image with this entry.

Diameter: 13.25 inches

Current Condition: Unrestored with only minor chipping at the rim

Literature: Refer to page 195 Delftware, The catalog of the collection in the Victoria and Albert Museum London By Michael Archer. Also illustrated ( an identical charger) in the Collection of Marion and Brian Morgan, by Archer and Morgan. Other examples from this group located in the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

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This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance