Staffordshire Prince of Wales sailor figure

Victorian, circa 1870. 12ins high, 4.3ins wide, 3.7ins depth. Staffordshire figure with a maritime theme which features the Prince of Wales, dressed in a sailor outfit, stood on a shaped base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt embellishment.







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





Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 189, figure 608.

Condition

Generally good. A few paint losses to the ground.



KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to underside;



kiln grit caught in the glaze to his top lip and neck;



tiny glaze pops to his hair;



touch mark to the reverse of his left arm;



shrinkage line along the mold join to both legs.





RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack running through his hat (still slightly visible).





Retouched paint losses to his scabbard and left shoe.




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