Pair Antique Creamware Wall Pockets Late 18th Century

An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885.** (See image of the unpainted wall pocket). This pair of 18th-century English creamware wall pockets are hand-painted with Putti. Each Putti is depicted with arrows and a quiver. They are connected to Cupid and love. Made at Leeds Pottery around 1790, they are hand-painted in green, blue, and light brown. One holding a flaming brazier, symbolizing winter, with a quiver by his side, symbolizing love. The corresponding wall pocket, also with a quiver at his side, represents autumn, depicting Cupid drinking from a jug, **An identical pair can be found in the collection of The V&A Museum, with item numbers 414:1166-1885 and 414:1166/A-1885. Both pieces were acquired by The V&A Museum from Lady Charlotte Schreiber’s collection (1812-1895), an English aristocrat known for her patronage of the arts and her impressive collection of English porcelain and pottery. Dimensions: 10″ tall x 6″ wide x 2.5″ deep” Condition: Excellent