1790 Pratt Ware Pearlware Figure, English Cornucopia of Plenty

Small English pearlware figures from this 1780 to 1810 period are one of our absolute favorite collecting fields. There is just something about the charming naivety that appeals so very much. They look stunning displayed together on your shelf with period folk art, samplers and early Staffordshire pieces. The underglaze polychrome colors and high gloss glaze combined with wonderful classical and allegorical subjects certainly draw the eye and warm the heart. Of course this last quarter of the 1700s was fraught with unrest and strained relationships with the both the USA and France, this must have made trade very difficult. For these cherished examples to have survived over the centuries is to be marveled at, what stories they could tell!!

This wonderfully small pearlware figure was produced in England during the late 18th century, circa 1790. This is a charming example of a piece of early English Pratt Ware. The figure is modeled as a lady holding a Cornucopia of flowers, an allegory of Plenty (a very popular subject). The figure is well modeled and has been hand decorated in the most wonderful prattware tones of ochre and green; the blueish pearlware glaze in particular is fantastic!

A display of 18th century English pottery figures makes for a fine focal point on your shelf. They effortlessly blend with antique Staffordshire, early prints or some 18th century items of folk art.

Measuring: Height 5.25 inch (13.5 cm) by Width at base 2 inch (5 cm)

Condition: Perfectly stable minor drying/firing fault to left edge - exceedingly common with figures from this age. A few little surface chips to the elegant square base.

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ITEM ID:13984