Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of a mouse, English circa 1820

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£1750

Dated: 1820 English Staffordshire

A Staffordshire pottery figure of a grey mouse modeled resting on a green and orange-colored cushion-shaped oblong base. The mouse is crouched, protruding over the cushion, giving a natural life-like appeal. A charming figure and very rare, few of these pieces survived, and no doubt they were often played with as toys.

Dimensions: 3 inches long

Current Condition: Restored at ear.

Literature: Pagee175 Volume 3 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 by Myrna Schkolne.

£1750    $2362

Description

A Staffordshire pottery figure of a grey mouse modeled resting on a green and orange-colored cushion-shaped oblong base. The mouse is crouched, protruding over the cushion, giving a natural life-like appeal.
A charming figure and very rare, few of these pieces survived, and no doubt they were often played with as toys.

Additional information

Dimensions 3 in