T0305SW.EARLYSTONEMERC.M  Pleasing classic early brown saltglazed stoneware mercury jar c1750, impressed numeral "6" to shoulder, slightly concave base with trimmed edges, everted foot, inverted baluster form, into sloped shoulders into everting lightly tooled chisel lip. Overall rustic character with dark speckling, light touch marks etc. Small expert restoration to small chip on lip edge. Rare and increasingly desirable early English stoneware utility form. 4 3/4"high, 3 1/4"max diameter.  £sold