Copeland Late Spode Indian Sporting Series 'Common Wolf Trap'

Copeland Spode Indian Sporting Series 'Common Wolf Trap' Dish c1835

A rare dish printed in medium blue and showing a wolf trap with a lamb suspended over it in a basket. A pot of water drips on to the lamb causing it to bleat and attract wolves. Four wolves have gathered and one is shown falling into the pit below which is disguised with branches and leaves. Framed by a beautifully exotic border of tigers, bears, boar and cormorants. For more details see Premier Antiques