A Napoleonic sit down protest

A fairly early example of a traditional way of insulting Britain’s enemies up to and including the Second World War, this early 19th century twin-handled chamber pot was rated at £2200 by bidders at Lockdales (18% buyer’s premium) at Ipswich.

A decent piece of Georgian pearlware in itself, the pot decorated with hand-painted ochre leaves, …

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