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Source Description:

The source print is from A Cabinet Of Quadrupeds by John Church, 1805.  The artist is Julius Caesar Ibbetson and the engraver is James Tookey.

Additional Image:

The other side of the ewer features the Goat pattern. This is one of the rarer patterns in the series. There doesn't seem to be any connection between the animals chosen to be printed on either side of the ewer.

Additional Source Image:

The source print is from A Cabinet Of Quadrupeds by John Church, 1805.  The artist is Julius Caesar Ibbetson and the engraver is James Tookey.
Shape Type
Toilet & Personal Hygiene
Pattern Type
Animals
Date
1825-1830
Dimensions
  • Height: 11.00 in (27.94 cm)
Maker
Enoch Wood & Sons

Description:

An earthenware ewer printed in blue with the Ferret pattern.  It is part of the Sporting Series by Enoch Wood & Sons.  Each item in the series shows a hunted or hunting animals. Here the hunter is a ferret who is used by a rat catcher. The man's sash displays rats along with a crown. He may be a royal rat catcher!  This is
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