Large Staffordshire Potash Farm House

Victorian, circa 1860. 8.5ins high, 8.7ins wide, 2.8ins depth.

Staffordshire house which features a three storey farmhouse with sheep either side, resting on an oval base.

Dull gilt embellishment. Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.

Vent hole to the underside.

This piece represents Potash Farm, the home of James Blomfield Rush. He was tried at Norwich on March 30th 1849, for the murder of his landlord, Mr Jermy. Pairs with another model of 'Stanfield Hall'. Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 2, by A.& N. Harding, page 273, figure 3146.

Condition

Generally good. Small flake to left sheep's leg.

A few paint losses to the flowers.

Slight rubbing to gilt.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack running from roof above front door all the way up roof and across the reverse.

Remodelled chimney.

Filled chip to roof.

Retouched paint losses to ground.

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