RALPH WOOD STAFFORDSHIRE POTTERY PRATTWARE THREE-PART FLOWER VASE, the triple-cornucopia body with shell-edged upper rim tapering to a dolphin's body, its head and tail at rest on the lower shell-molded base, painted in blue, green and brown, with two clusters of sea grass applied to the sides as supports. The underside impressed "Ra. Wood/Burslem". Circa 1790-1800. 7 3/4" H, 6 1/2" WOA.

Literature: Lewis/Lewis - Pratt Ware, a Leeds Pottery version of this vase is illustrated p. 55, upper right.

Provenance: From the personal collection of George and Mickey Deike.

Very good condition; two chips to upper edges at the left and right tips; typical firing cracks to side sea grass, and to central shaft.