Large scale antique British pottery whistle North country /Scottish early 19th century

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£4850

Dated: 1810 England or Scotland

A very rare large scale pearlware pottery whistle in the form of a pigeon. The whistle emits a cooing sound very similar to a pigeon or dove. The figure has elegant lines and fine coloring providing a strong decorative presence . This exceptional figure is unrecorded in any of the standard references.

Dimensions: 8 inches high, 10.5 inches wide

Current Condition: Restored at base,beak and minor re- touched black enamel

£4850    $6547

Description

A very rare large scale pearlware pottery whistle in the form of a pigeon.
The whistle emits a cooing sound very similar to a pigeon or dove. The figure has elegant lines and fine coloring providing a strong decorative presence .
This exceptional figure is unrecorded in any of the standard references.

Additional information

Dimensions 10.5 × 8 in