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98. A Kent or Sussex pottery jug, 16th century, the large form decorated to the upper part with a rich brown glaze, and a two-handled cooking pot, glazed to the interior, small damages, 30cm max. (2) £250-350 The jug was discovered in a chimney in a Kent cottage and is believed to have been used as a Witch Bottle, placed to protect against black magic and evil forces.
99. A Wedgwood smear-glazed caneware crocus pot, early 19th century, modelled as a hedgehog standing four square, its high domed back pierced with a large number of circular holes, impressed mark underneath the tail, some staining, the stand lacking, 23cm across. £100-150
100. A large slipware mug, dated 1867, the swollen body decorated in a cream glaze, with two small stylized flower sprigs either side of the date 1867 contained in a green heart, 13.5cm. £80-120
Cf. Diana Edwards, Black Basalt; Wedgwood and Contemporary Manufacturers, p.103, fig. 120 for a basalt example.
101. A brown stoneware gin flask, 19th century, modelled as a large fish with mouth agape, decorated in a two tone glaze, a crack to the tail, 22cm. £100-150
102. A miniature salt-glazed stoneware teapot, the small globular body with faceted spout and near wishbone handle, a treacle-glazed slipware moneybox modelled as a recumbent cat, and a pearlware octagonal salt printed with a formal floral design, some faults, the £150-250 teapot’s cover lacking, 13.2cm max. (3)
103. Three earthenware jugs, 19th century and earlier, one globular with a narrow neck and strap handle, decorated in a green glaze, another of unusual square form with a green-glazed band to the exterior, the last Italian maiolica, painted in blue with a stylized foliate spray, small damages, 18cm max. (3) £80-120
104. Six German stoneware jugs and tankards, 18th century and later, two Westerwald stoneware decorated with a GR, monogram, a Westerwald tankard with incised bands of foliate scrolls, a brownglazed stoneware jug with panels of figures, an unglazed jug applied with a shield, and a lustre-glazed jug and cover with metal mounts, some faults, 24cm max. (6) £250-350
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