Staffordshire Shakespeare bust

Victorian, circa 1860. 9.1ins high, 6.3ins wide, 3.9ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery bust with a theatrical and literary theme which features the head and shoulders of Shakespeare, resting on a plinth base.

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

Open bottomed.

 

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. Slight rubbing to gilt.

KILN EFFECTS: kiln detritus caught in the glaze to the top of his head.

RESTORATION. Retouched flake to nose, moustache, chin and neck ties.

Filled chip to base edge.

 

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