English delft polychrome posset pot London 1740 tinglazed earthenware xviiie

A superb London Delftware posset pot circa 1740

Pussy was a mix of warm milk, spices, and eggs mixed together and drunk from this pot via the spout , A tradition in 18th century ale houses

Wonderful polychrome design with floral sprays and a pirching bird on the reverse squawking at a flying insect , Same again on the lid , Both base and lid are matching

Original spout and strap handles this piece has been restored and there are several brake lines on the inside with a museum type repair and invisible from the outside the lid appears to be untouched and original with no restoration condition is reflected in the price

24 cm tall from base to the top of the lid and 27 cm across the handles

A superb piece double boxed shipping and fully insured comes to standard