Pattern

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Source

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Source Description:

Title: The Hog at Bay             Artist: Howitt, Samuel Engraver / Plate Maker:  Merke, Henri Size:  17.5 inches x 12.5 inches Print Date:  1807

Additional Image:

Additional view of molded finial.  The lid is printed with the Hunting a Buffalo pattern and is marked with the name on the other side. (See below.)
Shape Type
Dinner & Dessert Wares
Pattern Type
Chinese, Asian and Other Exotic Themes
Date
1809-1833
Dimensions
  • Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)
  • Length: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)
Maker
Spode

Maker's Mark:

Printed
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Maker's Mark:

Printed
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Description:

An earthenware soup tureen printed in blue with a titled view; The Hog at Bay pattern.  The knob and handles have been painted with a blue ground and gilded decoration added.  Spode originated the Indian Sporting series c. 1809, based on T. Williamson's Oriental Field Sports first published in 1807.  See the source print below. For other examples in the Indian Sporting Series click
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