Staffordshire Pottery Boy with St. Bernard Figure

Object Description

Parr Factory Staffordshire figure with a childhood theme which features a boy, standing in front of a St. Bernard dog, stood on an oval base. Dull gilt base line and embellishment. Decorated ‘in the round’ – decoration to front and reverse. Vent hole to the reverse. Book reference ,’Victorian Staffordshire Figures 1835-1875′ Book 1, by A.& N. Harding, page 188, figure a602/a603.

Object Condition

Generally good. Flake to his left hand. KILN EFFECTS: a few specks of kiln grit caught in the glaze to the lower base edge; shrinkage line along the mold join to the dog’s back. RESTORATION. Boy’s head reglued and join retouched. Remodelled tip to hat plumage.

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