Staffordshire model of 'Palmers House'

Victorian, circa 1860. 7.1ins high, 7.1ins wide, 3.1ins depth.





Staffordshire model which features Palmers House, stood on a shaped base. The piece is titled, 'PALMERS HOUSE' .



Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt titles and embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the underside.
This piece represents the house of William Palmer, a surgeon who poisoned his wife, brother and friend and was hanged for his crimes in 1856.







Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 273, figure 3145.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. Two chips to the roof edge.





Slight rubbing to gilt.







KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the front;





small firing pits to front and reverse.





RESTORATION: One chimney remodelled.





Retouched paint loss to the ground, window frames and sills and front door.


















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