A rare geometric and angular form large cat spill vase, by Louis Wain, (1860-1939) the earthenware body hand painted in purple/mauve with black bordered pale green and red stripes and impressed irregular patterns to either flank, the triangular ears, geometrically shaped facial features, tail and paws painted in pale green and red with black outlines, impressed and black signature to the lower right side, impressed Reg No 637131 lower left side, base marks impressed 'Made in England', together with a black stamped 'Made in England' mark, painted black Rd No 637131, shape or design No '4' and a black cipher mark. Note; a few minor paint flakes, two small hairlines to the rear of the spill rim. Height 28.2 cm.