Staffordshire Wellington figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 12.8ins high, 5.5ins wide, 3ins depth. Staffordshire figure with a political theme which features the Duke of Wellington, stood on a shaped base. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.







Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to front and reverse. Vent hole to the reverse.



Maker's marks painted to the underside.



Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 146, figure 371.

Condition

Good. Very slight rubbing to gilt.



Slight wear to his nose,



lower base edge and top of base.





KILN EFFECTS: touch marks to the reverse of the draped cloak;



the black glaze has discoloured over time.





RESTORATION. Retouched paint losses to his jacket,





shoes





and neck tie.


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