By Leeds Pottery
Located in Katonah, NY
This pair of 18th-century English creamware wall pockets is hand-painted in the neoclassical style.
Made at Leeds Pottery around 1790, they feature decorative designs in green, blue, and light brown. The molded decoration is raised and showcases a putti (a cherubic figure) holding a flaming brazier, symbolizing winter, with a quiver by his side.
The corresponding wall pocket represents autumn, depicting a putti drinking from a jug, also with a quiver at his side.
An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885. Both pieces were acquired by The V&A Museum from Lady Charlotte...
Category
Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Pottery Decorative Art
MaterialsCreamware, Pottery