Sold for A$50
Bengal Chutney, / Prepared by / Shaik Abdool Fyco. / Calcutta. / Imported only by / Crosse & Blackwell. / 21. Soho Square / London. // A most delicious preparation / for using with all kinds of cold / meats, poultry. game. / &c, and an indispensable / requisite with / curries. There are four Chinese characters around the neck. Household Chutney Terracotta jar, embossed neck characters, black body, black print. 100 mm. 1860s
Very Good. Tiny blowout to upper lip. 16 x 5 mm repaired chip to right rear lip which blends in very well. Main black body appears to be applied to make the colour in making, there is a fine split under the neck Greek Key design. Some scratches to the surface of this as well. A most unusual food jar from the famous Crosse & Blackwell firm, you do not see these early pieces often. Grade: 7.8 Estimate: $75 - 100
