Hand-painted Example of ?Birks Grotesques?
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Hand-painted Example of ?Birks Grotesques?
?Conchy?. Ceramic figurine manufactured by Birks, Rawlins and Company Limited at the Vine Pottery, Stoke on Trent, 1914-1918 (c). Hand-painted Example of ?Birks Grotesques?, it shows a satirical impression of a conscientious objector in civilian dress with his hands in his pockets, wearing a sports cap inscribed ?conchy?. Associated with World War One, Home Front (1914-1918). Date: circa 1918
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Ceramic Civilian Conscientious Figurine Hands Impression Manufactured Objector Pockets Pottery Satirical Stoke Trent Vine Birks Example Grotesques Rawlins Shows
EDITORS COMMENTS
This hand-painted ceramic figurine, titled 'Birks Grotesques' and specifically 'Conchy,' is a satirical representation of a conscientious objector during World War One. Manufactured between 1914 and 1918 at the Vine Pottery in Stoke on Trent by Birks, Rawlins and Company Limited, this figurine showcases a man in civilian dress, with his hands in his pockets and wearing a sports cap inscribed with the term 'conchy.' The term 'conchy' was a derogatory nickname used to refer to conscientious objectors, individuals who refused to fight in the war based on moral or religious beliefs. The figurine's creation during this time period, circa 1918, highlights the social and political climate of the Home Front during World War One. The hand-painted details bring the satirical impression to life, capturing the controversy and tension surrounding conscientious objectors during this time. This unique piece of ceramic art serves as a historical reminder of the complexities and challenges faced during wartime.
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