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Pair of Pottery Cat Wall Pockets
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques

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Pair of Pottery Cat Wall Pockets

1900 - 1920
Description

A charming pair of French faience pockets in the form of cats. Tin glazed earthenware, hand decorated with armorial devices. Made at St Marlo around 1900. Perfect condition save for a pin head size fret to one cat’s toe. Can be wall mounted on a small nail of displayed flat.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Ceramic Cat Wall Pockets to the 1900s.

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SA970658
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Description
A charming pair of French faience pockets in the form of cats. Tin glazed earthenware, hand decorated with armorial devices. Made at St Marlo around 1900. Perfect condition save for a pin head size fret to one cat’s toe. Can be wall mounted on a small nail of displayed flat.
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
8cm (3.15")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Christine Kavanagh Antiques has dated these Ceramic Cat Wall Pockets to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA970658
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2020

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A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes.
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Archive I A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes.

Pair of pottery cat wall pockets

Archive II A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View II
Archive III A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View III
Archive IV A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View IV
Archive V A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View V
Archive VI A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View VI
Archive VII A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View IX
Archive X A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View X
Archive XI A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes. View XI
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Telephone 01777 871 080 or 07850 463 173
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1 - 3 Castlegate
Newark
Nottinghamshire
NG24 1AZ
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2020
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Christine Kavanagh Antiques
Christine Kavanagh Antiques
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A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes.
Pair of pottery cat wall pockets
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A pair of hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic cat wall pockets styled in recumbent poses with heraldic coat of arms motifs and green glass eyes.
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Ceramic cat wall pockets are decorative wall-mounted vessels shaped like recumbent or stylized cats, designed to hold small floral arrangements or remain as standalone wall art. They originated in 18th and 19th-century European tin-glazed pottery traditions, including French faience from regions such as Desvres and Quimper.

Traditional faience wall pockets are crafted from earthenware dipped in an opaque white tin glaze, which provides a smooth canvas for hand-painted polychrome decoration. In addition to painted motifs, some regional styles incorporate inlaid glass eyes or gilded highlights prior to final firing.

Authentic pieces generally display a flat, unglazed reverse with original hanging apertures designed for flush wall placement. Look for hand-painted brushwork rather than transfer prints, age-consistent crazing in the tin glaze, and painted maker marks or numerals on the reverse.

Style ceramic wall pockets by mounting them in pairs flanking a mirror or framing a doorway, or integrate them into a curated gallery wall. They can be displayed empty as sculptural art or styled with dried botanicals and feathers to avoid introducing moisture inside the ceramic structure.

Dust ceramics regularly using a dry, soft-bristled brush or microfiber cloth. Avoid immersing tin-glazed earthenware in water or using abrasive liquid cleaners, as moisture can enter fine glaze cracks and cause deterioration to underlying earthenware.
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