Prattware pottery dolphin shaped sauce boat dated under base 1819

£1175

Dated: 1819 Staffordshire England

A fine Prattware pottery dolphin-shaped sauce boat, the base initialed and dated MB 1819. Several versions of this type were produced; this example is probably the best and rarest. The body and tail are strikingly relief molded with fish scales artistically decorated in blue and dark brown. The rim, mouth, and fins are ochre and orange.

Dimensions: 4 inches high 5.75 inches long

Current Condition: Exceptionally good condition.

Provenance: Private Collection North Wales.

Literature: PRATT WARE by John and Griselda Lewis

£1175    $1586

Description

A fine Prattware pottery dolphin-shaped sauce boat, the base initialed and dated MB 1819.
Several versions of this type were produced; this example is probably the best and rarest.
The body and tail are strikingly relief molded with fish scales artistically decorated in blue and dark brown. The rim, mouth, and fins are ochre and orange.

Additional information

Dimensions 5.75 × 4 in