Staffordshire pottery bird whistle with bocage leaf antique period early 19th century England

Reference: 6623

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England

Pearlware glaze pottery whistle in the form of a song bird perched among branches and leaves. This little gem of a piece is charmingly modeled and decorated, the flowers on the base add an extra touch of delight.

Dimensions: 2.25 inch wide 2.75 inch high 1.75 inch deep

Medium: pearlware pottery ceramic

Current Condition Hairline crack at leaf professionally and invisibly restored.

Literature: Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 Chapter 113 Birds. Myrna Schkolne published by Schiffer.

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