One of a Kind 02/05/2010
It is not often that I see a figure form that I have never seen before. That's why I was excited to see this rare gem, now on Hiscock and Shepherd's site.  Unique pearlware horse and rider in the stock of Hiscock & Shepherd. Horses of this form are typically Pratt Ware and most are usually without a rider. Also, the horse is NOT usually formed in two parts, as is the case here. And I have never seen a topper astride a horse. The little fellow looks pleasantly inebriated. All in all, a charming, whimsical piece of work. As a reminder, here is the common-or-garden version of this horse.  Typical earthenware horse decorated in Pratt colors. Hard to be certain from a picture, but I think that the base color on John Shepherd's horse is also Pratt, or underglaze. But the rest of the colors are enamel. If you want to know more, ask him yourself. Hiscock and Shepherd Antiques. CommentsLeave a Reply | To Search the Blog:
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