Staffordshire pottery pearlware half- bust attributed as William Pitt the Younger circa 1800

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£2275

Dated: 1800

A Staffordshire pottery pearlware half bust is thought to represent William Pitt, the younger British Prime Minister, who was only  24 years old. The notable figure is a rare example modeled on a socle base and decorated in orange, turquoise, and purple enamels.

Dimensions: 8.75 inches high

Current Condition: No restoration with minor signs of wear in accord with age.

Provenance: Private Collection North West England and retains the paper label of Jonathan Horne

Literature: Page 243 Volume $ Staffordshire Figures 1780-1840 by Myrna Schkolne

£2275    $3071

Description

A Staffordshire pottery pearlware half bust is thought to represent William Pitt, the younger British Prime Minister, who was only  24 years old.

The notable figure is a rare example modeled on a socle base and decorated in orange, turquoise, and purple enamels.

Additional information

Dimensions 8.75 in