Staffordshire pottery figure of a an elephant carrying a castle form incense burner, Engliah circa 1810

Reference: 4096

Dated: c. 1800 Staffordshire England

A rare Staffordshire pottery figure of an elephant companioned with a four turreted castle in the form of an incense burner, a most unusual form. The figure is decorated in bright enamels standing on an oblong base embellished with colourful motif .

Dimensions: 7.00 inch wide 8.00 inch high

Medium: Staffordshire pottery earthenware ceramic enamels.

Current Condition Restored at trunk and tips of horns.

Provenance: With Jonathan Horne London.

Literature: The origin of the name ‘Elephant and Castle’ derives from a crest which represented a craft guild founded in the 13th century, the guild were made up of workers who made knives, scissors and weapons. The castle on the elephants’ back is a symbol of strength and has it’s origins from elephants in India that had a carriage or howdah which was typically positioned on the elephants’ back.

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