Staffordshire sailor in boat with flag figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 13.4ins high, 6.7ins wide, 3.5ins depth. Staffordshire figure with a maritime theme which features a sailor standing on a boat holding a flag, stood on an oblong base.



Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.





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





Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good.

A few paint losses to boat and flag pole.









A few abrasions to the reverse of the sailors hat.





Some rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the sailor's nose



and top of boat;



craze lines to the sailor's neck and reverse of base;







glaze run to the boat;



flecks of stray coloured glaze to the reverse.



RESTORATION. Section of base reglued and join retouched.





Stabilised and retouched cracks to base.



Retouched paint losses to hair,



tie,



belt, blue section of flag



and both ends of boat.





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