~ Staffordshire Watch Holder, Shepherd Girl & Flautist ~
A Victorian era piece of glazed earthenware, gaily decorated with two rosy-cheeked figures, a grapevine, a lamb and a King Charles spaniel.
The curved aperture at the top has a half bowl behind it, where a pocket-watch could be placed, transforming the piece into a table-top clock-tower.
These watch holders were very popular status symbols, great for showing off the master of the house’s pocket-watch to guests.
~ Dimensions ~
The piece stands exactly 2 inches tall (30.5 cm), is almost 8 inches wide (20 cm) and is 3 inches deep.
It weighs 1.5 Kg.
~ Condition ~
Other than some wear on the gold band at the base, and the glaze on the heel of the flautist (pictured), the piece is in perfect condition.
#6108