Charity Item: A Staffordshire Porcelain Cottage 1835-40

Heading :  A Staffordshire porcelain cottage
Date : 1835-40
Period : William IV-Victoria
Marks :Impressed number 83
Origin : Staffordshire. possibly Samuel Alcock
Colour : White. polychrome flowers
Features : Umbrella shape roof
Condition : Good. a crack on underside of the base
Restoration : None
Dimensions : Base 11cms c 10cms . Height 13.0cms
Weight : 347 grams

Although invariably called ‘pastille burners’ or night lights we do not believe this to be anything other that a piece of early  Victorian frippery. Yes the chimney will allow smoke to pass but this is a single piece construction

These do make the most charming Christmas decorations.

The entire proceeds of sale will be dontated to the Shelter Christmas Appeal