Wileman Grotesques

Ever since my family started collecting Foley Wileman China the most interesting (and Rare) of the collection is the range of Grotesques that were designed by Frederick Alfred Rhead.

We knew they existed as they appeared in a book in Black and White so gradually we have gathered up either the item itself, pictures of the real thing or in the case of the dragon an original painting from the pattern book.

It is our mission to try and fill the blanks.

Original

Colour

Warthog??, Frog/Toad, Elephant, Owl, Armadillo, Monkey, Dog of Fo

Original

Colour

Kelim Dragon??, Baby, Friar Tuck, John Bull, Chinese Lion??