Wood and Caldwell Staffordshire Pearlware Falstaff figure

Wood and Caldwell Staffordshire pearlware figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features Falstaff holding a shield and a sword, stood on a square base.

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

Vent hole to the underside.

This piece represents Falstaff, the character from the Shakespearean comedy "The Merry Wives of Windsor". Maker's marks to the underside.

Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 290.

Condition

Generally good. Flaking to his hat, face, jacket,

shield, boots and base.

A few paint losses to ground and waistcoat.

RESTORATION. Replacement sword.

Remodelled sword handle and sword loop.

Filled chips to base.

Retouched paint loss trousers and boots.

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