Shape Type: Dinner & Dessert Wares

Pattern Type: Animals

Date: 1825-1830

Dimensions:

  • Height: 1.33 in (3.3782 cm)
  • Length: 6.00 in (15.24 cm)
  • Width: 4.62 in (11.7348 cm)

Maker: John Hall (& Sons)

Maker's Mark:

Printed

Description:

An earthenware handled dish printed in blue with the Weasel pattern.  It is also known as Weasel and Rabbit or Hare.  The border consists of stylized leaves and flowers against a diamond or crosshatch background.  The pattern is also found in a border cartouche on the Polar Bear vegetable tureen and the inside of a fruit or chestnut basket (seen below).

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