Lot 693
  • 693

Staffordshire lead-glazed cream-colored earthenware figure of a cat Circa 1760-65

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description

  • ceramic
  • Height: 7 3/8 in.
  • 21.3 cm
Together with another pottery figure of a cat, unusually incised with a leaf motif on the front, 18th / early 19th century. 2 pieces.

Condition

The Staffordshire cat is in good condition. The other has a small abrasion to the upper edge of each ear. The object it is holding in its mouth is chipped on one end and there is a small chip to the interior rim edge of the base. Otherwise in good condition.
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