Object Number 2002.0030.063

Object Name

Figure (Boy birdnesting, Air, or Sight (bocage))

Category

Ceramics

Credit Line/Donor

Gift of Thomas N. and A. Pat Bernard

Creator (Role)

John Walton (Maker)

Place of Origin

Burslem, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

1815-1830

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Mark; Reverse base; Molded, raised "WALTON" in banner
2. Label; Underside; Bernard collection label with number "328"

Subjects

Elements; Senses; Allegory

Materials

Earthenware (pearlware); Lead glaze

Techniques

Molded, Press-molded, Painted, Extruded, Enameled

Dimensions (inches)

5 (H) , 4.2 (W) , 3 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

13 (H) , 10.6 (W) , 7 (D)

Object Description

Text available soon.

Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Halfpenny, Patricia A. 1991 English Earthenware Figures, 1740-1840.
• Similar Walton figure: p. 227.
[Book] Schkolne, Myrna. 2006 People, Passions, Pasttimes, and Pleasures: Staffordshire Figures, 1810-1835.
• Similar figure on "WALTON" marked base with different molded details: p. 263. Different painted and bocage details. Also holds bird and basket.