Maker: Ridgway  Pattern: Humphreys Clock

Two part small spittoon with removable funnel. Humphreys Clock is a series of views depicting scenes from Dickens' stories. They are taken from the illustrations in the magazine, in which Dickens' stories were first published, and Ridgway & Co introduced a complete range of table and other wares in the 1840s, decorated with these scenes.
Backstamp: Humphrey's Clock.
Underneath there is a very small chip and a little wear. There is a little wear around the rim and to the handle and a little excess clay to the top of the handle. The funnel has light all over crazing with a small minor hairline and is very worn around the rim. Overall a delightful piece.

Dimensions: 9. cm high 9 cm diameter / 3.5 ins high 3.5 ins diameter