Staffordshire pottery figure of a squirrel Ralph Wood Burslem England c1785 period

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£5500

Dated: 1785 Staffordshire England

The pottery figure of a squirrel naturalistically modeled resting on haunches eating a nut held between paws—the piece attributed to the Ralph Wood Pottery located in Burslem Staffordshire. The modeling is of exceptional quality, as is the beautifully applied soft colored glaze. Squirrels were often kept as pets in the late 18th century, as reflected in this figure sporting a collar and chain.

Dimensions: 8 inches high

Literature: Ralph Wood by Frank Partridge figure 31.

£5500    $7425

Description

The pottery figure of a squirrel naturalistically modeled resting on haunches eating a nut held between paws—the piece attributed to the Ralph Wood Pottery located in Burslem Staffordshire. The modeling is of exceptional quality, as is the beautifully applied soft colored glaze. Squirrels were often kept as pets in the late 18th century, as reflected in this figure sporting a collar and chain.

Additional information

Dimensions 8 in