A glass water jug in the manner of Thomas Webb, late 19th ce...

Hammer

£140

A glass water jug in the manner of Thomas Webb, late 19th century, the spherical jug on prunted lion's mask feet, the body with wheel cut gryphon motif, 13cm high, with an ogee bowl wine glass, the bowl with wheel cut floral motifs, on faceted stem with faceted medial knop, terminating in conical foot, unground pontil, 14.5cm, a further ogee wine glass with faceted stem, 12.5cm high, a conical wine or cordial glass, the bowl on single series multi-strand mercury or air twist stem terminating in wide conical foot, 15.5cm high, a heavy gauge conical wine or cordial glass on plain stem terminating in wide conical foot, unground pontil, 12.5cm high, and a square based rummer, the bowl with fluted rim and basal fluting, unground pontil, 13cm high (6) (at fault)

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The jug shows a crack approximately 8cm long running across the top of one of the feet. The same foot shows an area of resinous residue. The masks show small chips and nibbles to the high points.

The ogee bowl wine glasses show wear below the rim, small chips and nibbles to the highpoints of the faceted stem, and chips to the foot rim.

The mercury twist stem glass shows surface wear throughout, various small air bubbles, and chips to the foot rim.

The heavy gauge conical wine glass shows surface wear throughout, a blowing fault to the bowl and chips to the foot rim.

The rummer shows surface wear throughout and chips and nibbles to the base.

All pieces are very dirty and would benefit from cleaning inside and out. It is possible the dirt may hide further issues.