Antique Staffordshire pottery figure group known as “Persuasion” circa 1820 period

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£4400

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire

A good example of an antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure group known as "Persuasion". This figure is one of the best decorative and appealing pieces produced in the Staffordshire potteries in the early 19th century. The figure captures the moment the suitor offers his coy looking girl friend a ring as an offer of betrothal whilst a figure of a dog looks benignly on. This figure has the "pine cone" bocage and is beautifully coloured and modelled.

Dimensions: 8 inches high

Current Condition: Restored, at bocage,chip at hat,book and plant in pot.

Provenance: Collection of lady in the English west country.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne, People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures Staffordshire Figures 1810-35

£4400    $5940

Description

A good example of an antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure group known as “Persuasion”. This figure is one of the best decorative and appealing pieces produced in the Staffordshire potteries in the early 19th century.
The figure captures the moment the suitor offers his coy looking girl friend a ring as an offer of betrothal whilst a figure of a dog looks benignly on.
This figure has the “pine cone” bocage and is beautifully coloured and modelled.

Additional information

Dimensions 8 in