Staffordshire Cow and Serpent Figure - Antique Associated At West Townsend

Staffordshire Cow and Serpent Figure

Obadiah Sherratt Type

Staffordshire Cow and Serpent Figure

A finely modeled pottery figure of a red and white cow standing on a distinctive oval rainbow base against a bocage; decorated in the round. The cows rear hoof is being bitten by a snake; the cow is unperturbed – lifting its leg while calmly looking down at the serpent.

Item Date: Circa 1820

Measurement: 7" x 6" x 3.5"

Material: Pearlware

Item Condition: Very good

Reference: 'Sherratt? A Natural Family of Staffordshire Figures', by Malcolm & Judith Hodkinson, page 56

Price: $465

SKU 738-105

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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