Yorkshire Prattware Mexborough Pottery Clock Money Box circa 1810

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£2200

Dated: 1800 to 1810 Mexborough Yorkshire England

A pottery money box in the form of a long case Grandfather clock decorated in good Pratt colors, the modeling well executed. The clock is flanked by a male and female couple. The boy looking bored or weary or perhaps both, his head resting on his hand whilst leaning on a spade, and his female counterpart is standing proudly holding a basket of flowers. This engaging piece is in exceptional condition with vibrant pratt colors and sharp relief molding decoration, one of the best examples of its type attributed to Mexborough Pottery Yorkshire.

Dimensions: 8.75 inches high

Current Condition: Extraordinary fine condition

Literature: PRATT WARE by John and Griselda Lewis

£2200    $2970

Description

A pottery money box in the form of a long case Grandfather clock decorated in good Pratt colors, the modeling well executed. The clock is flanked by a male and female couple.
The boy looking bored or weary or perhaps both, his head resting on his hand whilst leaning on a spade, and his female counterpart is standing proudly holding a basket of flowers.
This engaging piece is in exceptional condition with vibrant pratt colors and sharp relief molding decoration, one of the best examples of its type attributed to Mexborough Pottery Yorkshire.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.75 in