Staffordshire Cinderella in Horsedrawn Carriage Figure

Object Description

Staffordshire Pottery figure with a theatrical and literary theme which features Cinderella seated in a pumpkin carriage, pulled by a horse, rearing on an oblong base. Multi-coloured with underglaze blue version. Dull gilt base line 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 339, figure 1249.

Object Condition

Good. Some rubbing to gilt; piece of kiln detritus caught inside causing piece to rattle. RESTORATION. Retouched paint losses to black and green enamels. Remodelled front left leg.

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