8” Sitting Chalkware Cat

Price: 275

Sold by West Pelham Antiques

This sitting Chalkware Cat is 8” to the top of the left ear, about 2 ½” wide at the chest and the base measures 4 ¾” x 3 ¼”. Solid chalkware with its trail wrapped aroud its body and the head slightly cocked. It retains is original painted surface and the eyes, nose and mouth are well-articulated. It dates to the late 19th/early 20th century. These chalkware animals were often “prizes” that could be won in games of chance at county fairs or circuses. This critter is in fine condition: his paint is a little worn and he shows some discoloration from handling but there are no cracks or missing pieces and only the tiniest of surface chips at the very bottom of the left foot. There is even some red remaining on the lower lip.