Staffordshire pottery figure of 'Dick Whittington'

Victorian, circa 1860. 15ins high, 7.3ins wide, 2.9ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery figure with a folklore theme which features Dick Whittington

standing by a milestone, on an oval base.

The piece is titled, 'DICK WHITTINGTON' .

Multi-coloured version.

Dull gilt base line, title and embellishment.

Flatback, decorated only to the front.

Vent hole to the reverse.

This piece represents English folklore surrounding the real-life Richard Whittington (c. 1354–1423), wealthy merchant and later Lord Mayor of London.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. No restoration.

Small flake to rim of his hat.

A few paint losses to his hair

and right boot.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze;

touch mark to the side of the milestone;

shrinkage crack to the top of his hat.