Very Sweet Old Rooster Potholder black glazed one of two in the

one of two in the shop that came from a larger collection of drawings executed by the unknown artist on a Grand Tour encompassing Italy

All of the shoe-shaped snuff boxes I've found have been pocket sized

--of our bespectacled man) and what a wonderful array of details and patterns packed into it

” “the sweet symbol of a high and elaborate civilization

Very Sweet Old Rooster Potholder black glazed one of two in theThis sweet one I might exempt from duty as a potholder and just let live on a shelf among a flock of creatures, but it is ready to go should one wish to put it to use. Someone certainly put a lot of effort into it, crocheting the body with what looks to be silk cord, with red felt for its crest and beak and matching red felt lining. And button eyes on either side too. 8 1 8" long measured straight across from beak to back. Very good, clean condition.