Mid-18th century, London or Bristol, a two handled vessel with straight sides and single spout, one side painted with an exotic bird and floral landscape, the other side painted with running unicorns.

5.25 x 10.5 in.

The Estate of the late Betsy J. Sykes, Raleigh, NC

Posset pots were used for about 100 years in England to mix warmed milk and ale with spices as a remedy for colds.

Restoration to spout; chips and losses throughout especially to the rim and high points of the handles; lacking lid. Restoration area is about 4 in. across the top rim and tapers downwards in a V shape, with re-surfacing.