£1850
Dated: 1890 Bridgend Wales
A large-scale green slipped glazed figure of a seated cat with a sgraffito inscription in Welsh which reads " LLON LYGOD LLE NI BO CATH," translated as "Happy Mice where we have a cat." The base is marked with the potter's name, " Jones Bridgend," of the Ewenny Clay Pitts Works. A classic example from this Welsh pottery and a figure with folk and arts and crafts influences with a compelling decorative presence.
Dimensions: 15 inches high
Current Condition: Restored tip of ears, minor rubbing .
Literature: Gwyneth and Ieuan R.Evans, ewenny Potteries, Potters and Pots
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A large-scale green slipped glazed figure of a seated cat with a sgraffito inscription in Welsh which reads ” LLON LYGOD LLE NI BO CATH,” translated as “Happy Mice where we have a cat.” The base is marked with the potter’s name, ” Jones Bridgend,” of the Ewenny Clay Pitts Works.
A classic example from this Welsh pottery and a figure with folk and arts and crafts influences with a compelling decorative presence.
| Dimensions | 15 in |
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