Galle style pottery nodding cat with glass eyes, a rare figure dating circa 1900

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£3350

Dated: 1900 Probably Staffordshire England

A very rare amusing pottery figure of a smiling crouching cat with a nodding head. The glass eyed cat is decorated in the stylised Emile Galle fashion with flowers and a lace cap. The weighted head is modeled separately to the body and is suspended by a hook and pin at the neck. The cat is wearing a locket with the image of a dog which adds a further touch of humour to this charming piece.

Dimensions: 6.25 inches high, 11 inches wide, 4 inches long

£3350    $4522

Description

A very rare amusing pottery figure of a smiling crouching cat with a nodding head. The glass eyed cat is decorated in the stylised Emile Galle fashion with flowers and a lace cap. The weighted head is modeled separately to the body and is suspended by a hook and pin at the neck. The cat is wearing a locket with the image of a dog which adds a further touch of humour to this charming piece.

Additional information

Dimensions 4 × 11 × 6.25 in