Object Description
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.