An English or Scottish Nailsea-Style Glass Jug

Circa 1790

of baluster form, having mottled black and white decoration and bearing a seal embossed CL. 1788 on the body.
Height 12 inches.

Sold to Benefit the Acquisition Fund of the Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields

Bearing a museum accession number to the underside. In good and stable condition overall. The seal applied to the body is oriented upside down. Few flakes and bruises or shallow chips to the body throughout, most located within a white spot. Several white spots exhibiting crazing. The handle is intact without evidence of damage or repair, dust in recesses.

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An English or Scottish Nailsea-Style Glass Jug

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