Staffordshire blind harpist figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 14ins high, 9.3ins wide, 3.1ins depth. Staffordshire figure with a musical theme which features a blind harpist with his dog, seated on an oblong base.



Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt base line and embellishment.
Flatback, decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.







Maker's marks painted to the underside.



Book reference not found.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good.

Flake to dog's tail.



Slight rubbing to gilt.



KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing;







touch mark to coat just above button;



shrinkage line to the underside of base;



glaze miss to the right arm, on and above elbow.



RESTORATION: harp reglued and joins retouched.





Filled chip to right side of dog's face.





Retouched flake to harpist's nose and chin.





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