£785
Dated: 1820 Staffordshire England
A fine Staffordshire pottery pearlware theatrical figure titled PAUL PRY in black capitals. This quality figure is well modelled standing on green circular base and is a rare version. Note;John Liston a famous comic actor was renown for his portrayal of the meddling busybody Paul Pry with catch phrases such as "I hope I don't intrude" and " Just dropped in" .
Dimensions: 6.25 inches high
Current Condition: Brolley handle restored
Literature: Myrna Schkolne page 65 Volume 2 Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 published by Schiffer and available on Amazon.com
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A fine Staffordshire pottery pearlware theatrical figure titled PAUL PRY in black capitals.
This quality figure is well modelled standing on green circular base and is a rare version.
Note;John Liston a famous comic actor was renown for his portrayal of the meddling busybody Paul Pry with catch phrases such as “I hope I don’t intrude” and ” Just dropped in” .
| Dimensions | 6.25 in |
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