Large slipware earthenware cradle Halifax Yorkshire and initialed CJA dated 1804

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£2450

Dated: 1804 Halifax Yorkshire

This spectacular agateware cradle features trailed slip inscription C.J.A 1804. Hand-built using slabs of clay for the mainframe of the cradle and the rockers. The cradle is remarkably appealing and decorated with 12 finials and 6 birds in white clay with a yellow glaze. The agateware body combines white and red clay also with a yellow iron-stained clear lead glaze. The underside is unglazedā€”the distinctive style providing a rare early Halifax attribution, possibly Ainley Top or Woodmanhouse. Cradles were sometimes given as Christening and wedding gifts and have association with fertility and good fortune. Their survival signifies the importance given by the family and serious collectors in later years.

Dimensions: 9 inches high, 8 inches wide, 11 inches long

Current Condition: Restored one side of rocker and two knops.

Literature: Slipware Collection at the Potteries Museum by David Barker and Steve Compton. The English Country Pottery by Peter Brears.

Ā£2450    $3307

Description

This spectacular agateware cradle features trailed slip inscription C.J.A 1804. Hand-built using slabs of clay for the mainframe of the cradle and the rockers. The cradle is remarkably appealing and decorated with 12 finials and 6 birds in white clay with a yellow glaze. The agateware body combines white and red clay also with a yellow iron-stained clear lead glaze. The underside is unglazedā€”the distinctive style providing a rare early Halifax attribution, possibly Ainley Top or Woodmanhouse.
Cradles were sometimes given as Christening and wedding gifts and have association with fertility and good fortune. Their survival signifies the importance given by the family and serious collectors in later years.

Additional information

Dimensions 11 × 8 × 9 in