Sold for A$150
The / "Tappit Hen" / Hawthorn / Dew (Hawthorn flowers, branches) / Thom & Cameron / Glasgow // None genuine unless capsuled / with Betts' Patent Capsule. Impressed stamp: Port-Dundas / Glasgow / Pottery Coy.. Spirits. Whisky. Stoneware handled jug. All white with black print. Quart. 196 mm. 1880s-1890s
Near Mint. (9). Any faults to be spotted on this one appear to be from manufacturing: A couple of clay pull outs under the base; a few glaze misses including a little area on the left part of the print that has left some little indents and marks. A bit grimy and dusty around the handle and shoulder. Some surface scratches and scuffs to the glaze. Great piece. (Same example as sold way back in Auction 8, Lot 409). Estimate: $100-200
