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Lot Essay
Cf. Ross E. Taggart, The Frank P. and Harriet C. Burnap Collection of English Pottery in the William Rockhill Nelson Gallery (1967), p.34, pl. 64.
Details
A 'Sussex Ware' pottery bird whistle
modelled as a bird perched on the branch of a stylised tree flanked by smaller birds, on conical foot, enriched in pale coloured slip with spots, 19th century (some restoration and small chips) -- 26cm. high
See illustration
modelled as a bird perched on the branch of a stylised tree flanked by smaller birds, on conical foot, enriched in pale coloured slip with spots, 19th century (some restoration and small chips) -- 26cm. high
See illustration
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.