Staffordshire Begging Sailor Figure

Victorian, circa 1860. 16.9ins high, 7.1ins wide, 3ins depth. Staffordshire Pottery figure with a maritime theme which features a sailor holding a sailing boat on his shoulder, with a young boy next to him, stood on a shaped base.

The piece is titled, 'BEGGING SAILOR' . Dull gilt title and embellishment.

Flatback, decorated mainly to the front.

Vent hole to the reverse.

Book reference,'Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875' Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 242, figure 852.

Condition

CONDITION: Good. KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage line to the underside of the base.

RESTORATION. Retouched flakes here and there.

Filled chip to the bow of the boat.

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