Staffordshire Pottery Bust of Plato

pre-Victorian, circa 1820. 14.6ins high, 7.9ins wide, 5.9ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery bust with a classical theme which features the Greek philosopher Plato, resting on a square base.

Maker's marks 'ENOCH WOOD', impressed to underside.

N.B - The Enoch Wood mark on this piece is something of a mystery. The model has all attributes that would suggest a date of 1850-1860, which is after Enoch Wood's known production finished. I can't say any more, other than the modelling and decoration is of high standard.

Condition

CONDITION: Generally good. KILN EFFECTS: notable crazing and craze lines/shrinkage cracks to the reverse.

RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack where his body meets the base.

A few retouched flakes.

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