Staffordshire Patriot Pottery Group pearlware bocage Tithe Pig figure circa 1820

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£1375

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England

A rare Staffordshire pottery pearlware version of the famous Pig Tithe group with "Fern bocage fronds" with excellent figurative work and quality enamels the base with engaging swirling modeling and a distinctive red, white, and blue feature denoting the maker as the Patriot Pottery Group. The bocage is decorated with eight petal flower heads. A small but interesting addition is the detail given at the raised eyebrow of the shocked and indignant Vicar, who was expecting to receive the pig, but on the condition, the farmer's wife stated that he also took the baby as part of the Tithe rent.  

Dimensions: 8 inches high 7 inches long

Current Condition: Restored, basket handle,four tips of leaves and two flower heads.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne Staffordshire Pottery Figures 1780-1840 Volume 2. page 246 figure reference 108.5 published by Schiffer

£1375    $1581

Description

A rare Staffordshire pottery pearlware version of the famous Pig Tithe group with “Fern bocage fronds” with excellent figurative work and quality enamels the base with engaging swirling modeling and a distinctive red, white, and blue feature denoting the maker as the Patriot Pottery Group.

The bocage is decorated with eight petal flower heads.

A small but interesting addition is the detail given at the raised eyebrow of the shocked and indignant Vicar, who was expecting to receive the pig, but on the condition, the farmer’s wife stated that he also took the baby as part of the Tithe rent.

 

Additional information

Dimensions 7 × 8 in