English pottery prattware love token late 18th century

Reference: 2884

Dated: c. 1800 English

A very rare antique pottery prattware relief modeled heart shaped love token.
The token has possibly been adapted from a mold originally intended as a perfume bottle.
The love token could be sewn onto material possibly on a dress, shawl or handbag.
The heart shaped piece could also be used to hold a small flower.

Dimensions: 3.50 inch high

Medium: Prattware pottery pearlware glaze earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Fine unrestored clean condition

Literature: Page 246 ( figure of token courtesy of Jonathan Horne) Prattware by John and Griselda Lewis.

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