Staffordshire pottery figure of a stag in the form of a whistle late 18th century

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£685

Dated: 1790 Staffordshire England

This charming pottery whistle is modeled in the form of a stag lying down on a grassy base. The figure is decorated in underglaze oxide colors and dates to the late 18th century period. Impressed on the hollow base are the letters ABCUB. The whistle does work.

Dimensions: 3 inches high

Current Condition: Minor hairline invisibly restored.

Provenance: Private Collection Wiltshire England

£685    $924

Description

This charming pottery whistle is modeled in the form of a stag lying down on a grassy base. The figure is decorated in underglaze oxide colors and dates to the late 18th century period. Impressed on the hollow base are the letters ABCUB.
The whistle does work.

Additional information

Dimensions 3 in