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Lot 1208
A Godstone "Iron Peartree" Gout Water Bottle
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
1750s, English, stoneware, of ovoid shape with grooved strap handle, two medallions are applied to the upper shoulder, one depicting a man using crutches and inscribed "Oh the Gout;" the other with the same man standing without support and inscribed "Drink and be well," incised below in script "Iron Peartree Water near Godstone Surrey."

15.5 in.

Property from the Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Gimesh, Fayetteville, NC

For a similar bottle see Bonham's Sale 2 June, 2004 Lot 116.

Several scrapes to body; some rim chips; replaced handle.

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