Staffordshire pottery “Sherratt” figure group RED BARN C1825 England.

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£7750

Dated: 1825 Staffordshire England

A rare Staffordshire pottery figure group in pearlware of the famous Red Barn which commemorates the murder of Maria Marten by William Corder at Polstead Essex England in 1827. The group depicts the idyllic rural setting of the Red Barn with the figure of Corder inviting the unsuspecting pregnant Maria into the barn through a part opened door. The figure is "Sherratt" ,and as most Staffordshire potters of the era never missed the opportunity to tap into the public's interest of such events. A charming and decorative figure with a gruesome story to tell. Re. Myrna Schkolne book People, Passions, Pastimes and Pleasures Staffordshire Figures 1810-35 which devotes chapter 3 to the The Red Barn Murder.

Dimensions: 8.5 inches high

Current Condition: Restored base,some bocage and figures.

Provenance: Private Collection New Jersey USA and private collection England.

Literature: Re. Myrna Schkolne book People, Passions, Pastimes and Pleasures Staffordshire Figures 1810-35 which devotes chapter 3 to the The Red Barn Murder.

£7750    $10462

Description

A rare Staffordshire pottery figure group in pearlware of the famous Red Barn which commemorates the murder of Maria Marten by William Corder at Polstead Essex England in 1827.
The group depicts the idyllic rural setting of the Red Barn with the figure of Corder inviting the unsuspecting pregnant Maria into the barn through a part opened door.
The figure is “Sherratt” ,and as most Staffordshire potters of the era never missed the opportunity to tap into the public’s interest of such events.
A charming and decorative figure with a gruesome story to tell.
Re. Myrna Schkolne book People, Passions, Pastimes and Pleasures Staffordshire Figures 1810-35 which devotes chapter 3 to the The Red Barn Murder.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.5 in