Staffordshire Pottery Figure of 'Wallace'

Victorian, circa 1880. 16.3ins high, 9.8ins wide, 3.1ins depth. Staffordshire figure with a folklore theme which features William Wallace, stood on an oval base.

The piece is titled, 'WALLACE' . Bright gilt titles and embellishment. Decorated mainly to the front. Vent hole to the reverse.

Book reference ,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 311, figure 1142.

Condition

Good. Some paint losses to sash and sword handle.

Slight wear to front of right leg.

Some rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze to the lower base edge;

shrinkage crack to side of hat.

RESTORATION: retouched black paint losses.

 

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