Staffordshire pottery bocage figure titled “Dray Men” antique period early 19th century

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£2450

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England

A rare antique Staffordshire pottery bocage figure in pearlware glaze titled "Dray Men". The standing figures are sharing a large frothing tankard of ale whilst taking snuff. A dray is a horse drawn wagon which used to deliver casks of ale to inns and pubs.

Dimensions: 8.5 inches high

Current Condition: Bocage replaced.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne pages 241/2 Volume 1 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 published by Schiffer.

£2450    $3307

Description

A rare antique Staffordshire pottery bocage figure in pearlware glaze titled “Dray Men”.
The standing figures are sharing a large frothing tankard of ale whilst taking snuff.
A dray is a horse drawn wagon which used to deliver casks of ale to inns and pubs.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.5 in