Antique Staffordshire pottery pair of reading boy and reading girl early 19th century England.

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£975

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England

A pair of Staffordshire pottery pearlware appealing figures of a young boy and girl seated on yellow chairs and intently reading. The figures provide a social insight into the importance given to children's education in the early 19th century.

Dimensions: 6 inches high

Current Condition: The pair is in very good condition. The boy's coat has minor enamels re-touched.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne, Volume 1 page 95 Staffordshire figures 1780-1840

£975    $1316

Description

A pair of Staffordshire pottery pearlware appealing figures of a young boy and girl seated on yellow chairs and intently reading.
The figures provide a social insight into the importance given to children’s education in the early 19th century.

Additional information

Dimensions 6 in