£1650
Dated: 1795 to 1800 English
A fine pottery figure of a "Horseman Loyal Volunteer, " decorated in the Pratt palette of yellow, blue, brown, and ochre. The figure dressed in uniform stands on a domed square base holding a cutlass in his right hand. It is one of the best examples of its type. NOTE. Militias were formed following the Act of 1757 and contributed to the realm's military strength until the late 18th century.
Dimensions: 8.5 inches high
Current Condition: Fine condition, the steel blade may be a replacement.
Literature: Prattware by John and Griselda Lewis and The Willet Collection both illustrate examples
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A fine pottery figure of a “Horseman Loyal Volunteer, ” decorated in the Pratt palette of yellow, blue, brown, and ochre.
The figure dressed in uniform stands on a domed square base holding a cutlass in his right hand. It is one of the best examples of its type.
NOTE. Militias were formed following the Act of 1757 and contributed to the realm’s military strength until the late 18th century.
| Dimensions | 8.5 in |
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