Staffordshire Pottery 'War' Figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 15.7ins high, 7.1ins wide, 3.5ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery figure with a military theme which features a soldier with a gun, a drum and a flag, stood on a shaped base.

The piece is titled, 'WAR' .

Dull gilt titles and embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the underside.

Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 259, figure 936.

 

Condition

CONDITION: Very good. No restoration. Some small flakes to his hat.

Slight rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage lines to the mould joins;

shrinkage crack to the ground;

touch mark to the reverse.

 

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