Small English W. Ridgway & Company Stoneware Pottery Tam O' Shanter Pitcher

DETAILS A small, antique, buff color pottery jug or creamer with relief moulded pub scene on one side and a horseman trying to escape over a bridge on the opposite side. It was inspired by Robert Burn's (1759-96) famous poem Tam O'Shanter and illustrations by Landseer. The handle is formed by a lady's arm and hand. MAKER William Ridgway (& Company) (Shelton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, 1830-54) MARKS Impressed: 24 / Published by W. Ridgway & Co. / Hanley, / October 1, 1835 PERIOD William IV (1830-37) | Early 19th century DATE Dated 1835 DIMENSIONS Width 5 Depth 4.25 Height 6 inches CONDITION Note: chip (rim). Hairline crack handle.