$2,583
Liverpool Tin-glazed Earthenware Puzzle Jug and Two Bin Labels, 18th century, the puzzle jug with heart piercings and inscription reading "Here Gentlemen Come try your skill/I'le hold a wager if you will/That you don't drink this Liquor all/Without your spill or Let some fall," the bin labels inscribed "PORT" and "BURGUNDY," ht. to 6 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600 Puzzle jug: One spout has been repaired; scattered spots of glaze loss on the top, base, and inside base. Bin labels: Port label has a small chip at lower right corner. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-08-11
