Staffordshire Prince of Wales sailor figure

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Object Description

Staffordshire figure with a maritime theme which features the Prince of Wales, dressed in a sailor outfit, stood on a shaped base. Multi-coloured version. Dull gilt 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 189, figure 608.

Object Condition

Generally good. A few paint losses to the ground. KILN EFFECTS: shrinkage crack to underside; kiln grit caught in the glaze to his top lip and neck; tiny glaze pops to his hair; touch mark to the reverse of his left arm; shrinkage line along the mold join to both legs. RESTORATION. Stabilised and retouched crack running through his hat (still slightly visible). Retouched paint losses to his scabbard and left shoe.

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