ANTIQUE STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY PEARLWARE FIGURE COURTSHIP

Reference: 4875

Dated: c. 1820 Staffordshire

Antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure of Courtship.
Depicts two lovers seated against a bocage background.
This charming figure was produced by the Dale Workshops in Burslem Staffordshire.
The figure has strong definition and striking colors and glaze.
To me there is a slight comedy in the piece as the male suitor appears to be strangling his lady friend. Obviously not true as the figure is known as Courtship.

Dimensions: 7.00 inch high

Medium: antique staffordshire pearlware bocage figures pottery ceramic

Literature: Myrna Schkolne in her book People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasure ...Staffordshire Figures 1810-35 explores the intracacy and importance of courtship in chapter 5

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