Charity Item: A Staffordshire Porcelain Cottage 1835-40

Heading :  A Staffordshire porcelain pagoda shape cottage
Date : 1835-40
Period : William IV-Victoria
Marks :None
Origin : Staffordshire
Colour : White. polychrome flowers
Features : Umbrella shape roof
Condition : Good. a crack on underside of the base
Restoration : None
Dimensions : Base 8cm x 8cm. Height 11.5cm
Weight 265grams

Although invariably called ‘pastille burners’ or night lights we do not believe this to be anything other than 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 donated to the Shelter Christmas Appeal