Antique Staffordshire pottery figure "COURTSHIP" Obadiah Sherrat type c1820

Reference: 4035

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire English

A rare "Sherratt" type Staffordshire pearlware pottery figure group known as " COURTSHIP".
Various renditions of this subject were produced in the early 19th century and this the "Sherrat" version is the rarest.
The male figure is offering the ring of bethrothal with a hesitant smile, the female companion is staring into the distance whilst clutching at her heart, the dog at her feet is witness to the experience.
A highly decorative figure group with a highly coloured rainbow base whilst also expressing a touch of comedy.

Dimensions: 8.00 inch high

Medium: staffordshire pottery pearlware ceramic.

Current Condition Restorations.

Provenance: With Jonathan Horne and Alistair Sampson and a private English collection.

Literature: Page 66 Myrna Schkolne , People Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures. StTaffordshire figures 1810-35

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