Staffordshire pottery figure 'Dick Whittington'

Object Description

Staffordshire Pottery figure with a folklore theme which features Dick Whittington standing by a milestone, on an oval base. The piece is titled, ‘DICK WHITTINGTON’ . Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt base line, title and embellishment. Flatback, decorated only to the front. Vent hole to the reverse. This piece represents English folklore surrounding the real-life Richard Whittington (c. 1354–1423), wealthy merchant and later Lord Mayor of London.

Object Condition

Good. No restoration. Small flake to rim of his hat. A few paint losses to his hair and right boot. KILN EFFECTS: kiln soot caught in the glaze; touch mark to the side of the milestone; shrinkage crack to the top of his hat

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