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Pair Prestonpans, Prattware Cupid Wall Pockets, C. 1810.
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Pair Prestonpans, Prattware Cupid Wall Pockets, C. 1810.

19th century
Sold 25 August 2024 · Philip Carrol Antiques
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Pair of large Prattware pottery wall pockets, probably Prestonpans, Scotland, c. 1810. The cornucopia shaped wall pockets, moulded with Cupid with a quiver of arrows suspended from swags of flowers in high relief, on a wrythen ground. On one pocket, Cupid drinks from a large bottle, whilst he holds an urn aloft on the other. The rims with bands of stylised acanthus leaves.

Coloured in vivid Pratt type enamel, and painted with underglaze blue flowers.

Both wall pockets pierced for suspension.

Height – 30 cm, 11 3/4”.

Width – 15.5 cm, 6 1/8”.

Depth – 8 cm, 3 1/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

My thanks to George Haggerty for the information regarding the belief that these wall pockets were made at Prestonpans, Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Prattware Wall Pockets to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1041592
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Pair of large Prattware pottery wall pockets, probably Prestonpans, Scotland, c. 1810.
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The cornucopia shaped wall pockets, moulded with Cupid with a quiver of arrows suspended from swags of flowers in high relief, on a wrythen ground.
Philip Carrol Antiques

On one pocket, Cupid drinks from a large bottle, whilst he holds an urn aloft on the other. The rims with bands of stylised acanthus leaves.

fig 1. A pair of antique ceramic wall pockets shaped like cornucopias featuring moulded figures and hand-painted underglaze decoration.
fig 1. Pair Prestonpans, Prattware Cupid Wall Pockets, C. 1810.

Coloured in vivid Pratt type enamel, and painted with underglaze blue flowers.

Both wall pockets pierced for suspension.

Height – 30 cm, 11 3/4”.

Width – 15.5 cm, 6 1/8”.

Depth – 8 cm, 3 1/8”.

Condition – Excellent. No damage. No restoration.

My thanks to George Haggerty for the information regarding the belief that these wall pockets were made at Prestonpans, Scotland.

Date of Manufacture

Philip Carrol Antiques has dated these Prattware Wall Pockets to the 19th Century.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Width
15.5cm (6.10")
Depth
8cm (3.15")
Reference Numbers
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SA1041592
Philip Carrol Antiques
Philip Carrol Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2017

Philip carrol antiques was established in 1983

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Pair Prestonpans, Prattware Cupid Wall Pockets, C. 1810.

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A pair of antique ceramic wall pockets shaped like cornucopias featuring moulded figures and hand-painted underglaze decoration.
Pair Prestonpans, Prattware Cupid wall pockets, c. 1810.
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A pair of antique ceramic wall pockets shaped like cornucopias featuring moulded figures and hand-painted underglaze decoration.
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  • ObjectWall Pockets
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialEarthenware
  • ColourMulticoloured
  • MotifsCornucopia shape, Figural relief, Hand-painted underglaze, Floral accents
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in) x W 15.5 cm (6 in) x D 8 cm (3 in)

Prattware refers to a type of English earthenware produced primarily in Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and Scotland from the late 18th century to the early 19th century, characterised by underglaze colour decoration in shades of blue, ochre, orange, and brown.

These pieces are typically made from refined earthenware clay, moulded in relief, and hand-painted with metallic oxide colours under a clear lead glaze before being fired in a pottery kiln.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit characteristic crazing in the glaze, manufacturing flaws such as kiln stilt marks, hand-painted underglaze colours that have bled slightly into the glaze, and lightweight earthenware bodies consistent with early 19th-century production methods.

Antique wall pockets can be hung as sculptural focal points on a narrow wall space or displayed as part of a curated gallery wall, combining historical character with contemporary minimalist surrounds.

Preserve antique earthenware by keeping it out of direct sunlight, avoiding immersion in water due to porous bodies and historic crazing, and dusting gently with a dry, soft microfibre cloth.
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