Antique James Ellis White Ceramic Corncob Jug
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Antique James Ellis White Ceramic Corncob Jug. Measurements are as follows ~ 9cm base x 21cm height x 7cm opening Whether filled with flowers or placed as an ornament, this Trompe L’Oil Corn on the Cob Vase offers a quirky yet stylish touch of fun, with the glossy white glaze giving the appearance of glass. We believe this piece to have been made around 1870, but the original fascination for this type of ceramics began in 18th-century England, when new plants and animals were being discovered and shipped back to England, opening the eyes of the country. While not all households could afford unseasonal and foreign fruit and vegetables, trompe l'oeil ceramics offered elite society the chance to boast a spread of exotic cuisine all year round, demonstrating their wealth and cultural awareness.* As always, we have picked this piece as it would look equally at home in a retro or modern aesthetic. In very good Vintage condition with no chips or cracks, but please note that the there a...more
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