£1600
Dated: 1840 to 1850 Probably Yorkshire England
Pair of earthenware pottery whistling bird tree figures with lead and manganese glaze over a slip wash, English mid 19th century. The whistle emits the sound of a cooing pigeon or dove. These atmospheric country pieces are very decorative and an appealing subject especially with the addition of smaller birds perched in the branches.
Dimensions: 10 inches high, 7 inches wide, 7.75 inches long
Current Condition: Minor restorations
Provenance: From the Synge-Craven Collection of English slipware.
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Pair of earthenware pottery whistling bird tree figures with lead and manganese glaze over a slip wash, English mid 19th century. The whistle emits the sound of a cooing pigeon or dove. These atmospheric country pieces are very decorative and an appealing subject especially with the addition of smaller birds perched in the branches.
| Dimensions | 7.75 × 7 × 10 in |
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