Staffordshire pottery pearlware box in the form of a chest of drawers with lion finial on cover, early 19th century period.

Reference: 4371

Dated: c. 1820 Staffordshire English

A rare Staffordshire pottery box in the form of a bow fronted chest of drawers.The cover of the box sports a finial figure of a standing Lion. The Lion is a charming and pleasing feature.
The strong modelling with enamel colours and interesting form renders this item a very decorative example.

Dimensions: 5.25 inch wide 6.50 inch high

Medium: pearlware pottery Staffordshire earthenware ceramic

Current Condition Minor professional restoration at tail.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne page 173 Volume 3 figure reference 126.141 "Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840".
This definitive reference work forms part of a four volume set.Published by Schiffer and is available on Amazon.com

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