Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Animals

Date: 1825-1830

Dimensions:

  • Height: 7.50 in (19.05 cm)
  • Length: 9.18 in (23.3172 cm)
  • Width: 9.18 in (23.3172 cm)

Maker: John Hall (& Sons)

Maker's Mark:

Printed

Description:

An earthenware vegetable tureen with cover (see below) printed in blue with the Polar Bear pattern.  This same central pattern was printed on a large platter which is included in this exhibit.  The border surrounding the cartouches is patterned with stylized leaves and flowers against a diamond or crosshatch background.  The animals in both the center and the border cartouches were copied from A Cabinet Of Quadrupeds by John Church, 1805.  The border animals are clockwise from the top; a Weasel (with rabbit), a Lynx, a Ground Squirrel, and an Ocelot

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