P3185
Small English W. Ridgway & Company Stoneware Pottery Tam O' Shanter Pitcher
$75.00
DETAILS
A small, antique, buff color pottery jug or creamer with relief moulded pub scene on one side and a horseman trying to escape over a bridge on the opposite side. It was inspired by Robert Burn's (1759-96) famous poem Tam O'Shanter and illustrations by Landseer. The handle is formed by a lady's arm and hand.
MAKER
William Ridgway (& Company) (Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, 1830-54)
MARKS
Impressed: 24 / Published by W. Ridgway & Co. / Hanley, / October 1, 1835
PERIOD
William IV (1830-37) | Early 19th century
DATE
Dated 1835
DIMENSIONS
Width 5 Depth 4.25 Height 6 inches
CONDITION
Note: chip (rim). Hairline crack handle.
