SylvaC 4233 Squirrel & Tree Trunk Posy Vase 1950s English Ceramic

SylvaC ceramic posy vase modelled as a tree trunk with a seated squirrel.
Glossy brown bark-effect glaze with moulded leaves and woodland detail.
The squirrel is finished in orange-brown and cream with painted dark eyes.
The underside is marked SylvaC Made In England.

Approximate dimensions

Height – 110 mm (4.33")

Condition

The glazed surfaces are clean and glossy.

Description

A moulded ceramic posy vase modelled as a section of tree trunk with a squirrel seated against one side. The vessel has a hollow upright body with an irregular undulating rim and a predominantly glossy brown glaze.

The exterior of the trunk is moulded with pronounced vertical ridges and grooves representing bark. One side incorporates a projecting branch-like section with overlapping leaves in relief, creating an open space between the branch and the main body.

The squirrel is modelled in full relief and seated upright beside the trunk. It is finished in a warm orange-brown glaze with a cream-coloured chest and underside. The animal has pointed ears, a projecting muzzle, painted dark eyes and forepaws held together in front of the body. Its large upright tail curves closely behind it.

Further moulded naturalistic detail around the base represents roots, stones and woodland vegetation. The base follows the irregular outline of the tree and animal composition.

The underside is marked “SYLVAC”, “4233” and “MADE IN ENGLAND”. Research identifies SylvaC design number 4233 as this squirrel and tree-trunk vase form, with examples generally attributed to the 1950s.

Small decorative pottery vases of this type were principally intended for short floral arrangements or posies and were also produced as ornamental domestic ceramics. The vessel may equally be used as a small decorative container.

Object Type: Posy Vase
Age: 1950s
Era / Period: Mid-20th Century
Material: Ceramic
Finish: Glossy Glaze
Production Technique: Moulded
Decoration Technique: Moulded Relief

Sylvac 4233 Squirrel Tree Trunk Posy Vase Brown Ceramic 1950s