English creamware pottery bird whistle antique period circa 1770

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£1500

Dated: 1770 Staffordshire or Yorkshire England

A rare creamware bodied pottery figure of a bird in the form of a whistle. The whistle is a transition piece strongly influenced from saltglaze . The tip of the whistle has a good period "make do" metal repair which adds to the folk appeal of the birds rather perky and appealing character.

Dimensions: 4 inches high

Current Condition: Restored at stem of whistle

£1500    $2025

Description

A rare creamware bodied pottery figure of a bird in the form of a whistle. The whistle is a transition piece strongly influenced from saltglaze . The tip of the whistle has a good period “make do” metal repair which adds to the folk appeal of the birds rather perky and appealing character.

Additional information

Dimensions 4 in