Spillholder with Birds and Family of Sheep, Staffordshire, England, circa. 1820

Description
A rare early 19th century spillholder, a pair of exotic birds with ornate plumage proudly displaying their newly laid eggs in a nest, with a family of sheep in the foreground on a grassy knoll, all with bright polychrome enamel floral decoration.

Date
Circa. 1820

Dimensions
6.5” H x 6.5” W      o/a approx.

Condition
Very good condition with only minor professional enamel re-touching to crest of male bird (kiln imperfection) and in all other respects only minimal wear commensurate with age.

Price
£1275   $1573-USD

Reference – Staffordshire Figures Volume 3 (Page 27, Figure 113.66), Myrna Schkolne

Ref Number: 321092B
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