Commemoratives, Fairings, Staffordshire Figures and Cottages,
Pot Lids and Prattware Auction on Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Pot Lids and Prattware Auction on Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Sale commences at 11.00 am
Lots: 51-100 of 490
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Lot 51
Two good Staffordshire figures both circa 1870, 225mm and one other with a seated dog, restored (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £25 - 35 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Two good Staffordshire figures both circa 1870, 225mm and one other with a seated dog, restored (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £25 - 35 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£15
Lot 52
Six Staffordshire equestrian groups, some restoration, repairs and later examples (6) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Six Staffordshire equestrian groups, some restoration, repairs and later examples (6) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£32
Lot 53
A good Staffordshire equestrian group entitled 'Peace', circa 1880, 290mm and a colourful figure of a girl holding a tricolour, chipped hat and restored underside and another of a Crimea soldier and girl, her neck restored (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good Staffordshire equestrian group entitled 'Peace', circa 1880, 290mm and a colourful figure of a girl holding a tricolour, chipped hat and restored underside and another of a Crimea soldier and girl, her neck restored (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£65
Lot 54
A good Staffordshire group entitled 'Robin Hood' circa 1870, 385mm another of two figures centred by a tree, circa 1860, chip to rim and a colourful group, her head restored (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £25 - 35 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good Staffordshire group entitled 'Robin Hood' circa 1870, 385mm another of two figures centred by a tree, circa 1860, chip to rim and a colourful group, her head restored (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £25 - 35 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£18
Lot 55
A colourful pair of Staffordshire figures of fishmongers, circa 1880, 345mm, his neck restored and a pair of musicians, circa 1870, her neck restored (4) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A colourful pair of Staffordshire figures of fishmongers, circa 1880, 345mm, his neck restored and a pair of musicians, circa 1870, her neck restored (4) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£20
Lot 56
A good and colourful Staffordshire figure of a drummer with his monkey, circa 1880, 345mm and a group of a couple on a daybed, circa 1880, parrot restored (2) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good and colourful Staffordshire figure of a drummer with his monkey, circa 1880, 345mm and a group of a couple on a daybed, circa 1880, parrot restored (2) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£20
Lot 57
A good, colourful and well moulded Staffordshire figure of a man with his dog and parrot, circa 1855, 384mm, another of an archer, circa 1870, crack to rear and one other of a man and a stag, circa 1860 (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good, colourful and well moulded Staffordshire figure of a man with his dog and parrot, circa 1855, 384mm, another of an archer, circa 1870, crack to rear and one other of a man and a stag, circa 1860 (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£28
Lot 58
A good Staffordshire group of a couple she with a tambourine, 320mm, a figure of a drummer with monkey, small chip near base and another of a couple, she with bagpipes, all circa 1870, chip to base (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good Staffordshire group of a couple she with a tambourine, 320mm, a figure of a drummer with monkey, small chip near base and another of a couple, she with bagpipes, all circa 1870, chip to base (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£30
Lot 59
A colourful Staffordshire figure of a Highlander with bagpipes, circa 1870, 411mm, restored chip to hat and two clock groups, gilt stripes on pantaloons repainted (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A colourful Staffordshire figure of a Highlander with bagpipes, circa 1870, 411mm, restored chip to hat and two clock groups, gilt stripes on pantaloons repainted (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£18
Lot 60
Two good Staffordshire pottery models of poodle dogs, circa 1860 and another larger, seated, 210mm, hairline crack to rear (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £15 - 25 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Two good Staffordshire pottery models of poodle dogs, circa 1860 and another larger, seated, 210mm, hairline crack to rear (3) (staffordshire pottery)
Estimate: £15 - 25 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£10
Lot 61
A collection of eight 19th century Staffordshire cottage pastille burners, one with separate base, with encrusted decoration, tallest 130mm, some small chips and restorations (9) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A collection of eight 19th century Staffordshire cottage pastille burners, one with separate base, with encrusted decoration, tallest 130mm, some small chips and restorations (9) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£28
Lot 62
A collection of eight 19th century Staffordshire cottage pastille burners, one with separate base, with encrusted decoration, tallest 130mm, some small chips and restorations (9) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A collection of eight 19th century Staffordshire cottage pastille burners, one with separate base, with encrusted decoration, tallest 130mm, some small chips and restorations (9) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£28
Lot 63
A collection of eight 19th century Staffordshire cottage pastille burners, one with separate base, with encrusted decoration, tallest 130mm, some small chips and restorations (9) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A collection of eight 19th century Staffordshire cottage pastille burners, one with separate base, with encrusted decoration, tallest 130mm, some small chips and restorations (9) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£22
Lot 64
A collection of fourteen pottery cottage pastille burners, some later issue and some damaged and a Staffordshire posy holder modelled with birds, 85mm (15) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A collection of fourteen pottery cottage pastille burners, some later issue and some damaged and a Staffordshire posy holder modelled with birds, 85mm (15) (staffordshire pottery cottage pastille)
Estimate: £20 - 30 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£28
Lot 65
Paul Pry: a colourful nursery plate with floral border, printed in black and decorated in colours with a named and inscribed standing figure, circa 1825, 141mm * Paul Pry by John Poole was a farce in three acts. It opened on 13th September 1825 and subsequently played in New York and Australia before returning to the Adelphi in 1851. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 90 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Paul Pry: a colourful nursery plate with floral border, printed in black and decorated in colours with a named and inscribed standing figure, circa 1825, 141mm * Paul Pry by John Poole was a farce in three acts. It opened on 13th September 1825 and subsequently played in New York and Australia before returning to the Adelphi in 1851. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 90 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£50
Lot 66
Three parian portrait busts of Handel, 202mm, Beethoven, hairline crack and Mendelssohn, repaired (3) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Three parian portrait busts of Handel, 202mm, Beethoven, hairline crack and Mendelssohn, repaired (3) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£10
Lot 67
1847 Jenny Lind: a good Copeland parian bust on socle base, the reverse with impressed mark and incised with signature of Joseph Durham and date, 215mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 90 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
1847 Jenny Lind: a good Copeland parian bust on socle base, the reverse with impressed mark and incised with signature of Joseph Durham and date, 215mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 90 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£90
Lot 68
A Midsummer Night's Dream: a Worcester parian group depicting Titania and Bottom in an embrace, impressed mark, circa 1853, restored * Modelled by William Bayton Kirk whose stamp appears on the rear of the model. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Midsummer Night's Dream: a Worcester parian group depicting Titania and Bottom in an embrace, impressed mark, circa 1853, restored * Modelled by William Bayton Kirk whose stamp appears on the rear of the model. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£45
Lot 69
W.S. Penley: a good Royal Doulton figure on integral octagonal base inscribed with names, printed mark, circa 1920, 178mm * Willian Sydney Penley played Lord Fancourt Babbersley 'Babbs' disguised as Donna Lucia d'Alvadoraz (the aunt from Brazil) in Brandon Thomas' farce Charley's Aunt which opened at London's Royalty Theatre in December 1892. Doulton introduced this figure in 1914 as HN35 and production continued in two subsequent and varying forms until 1938. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
W.S. Penley: a good Royal Doulton figure on integral octagonal base inscribed with names, printed mark, circa 1920, 178mm * Willian Sydney Penley played Lord Fancourt Babbersley 'Babbs' disguised as Donna Lucia d'Alvadoraz (the aunt from Brazil) in Brandon Thomas' farce Charley's Aunt which opened at London's Royalty Theatre in December 1892. Doulton introduced this figure in 1914 as HN35 and production continued in two subsequent and varying forms until 1938. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£38
Lot 70
Voltaire: a good quality and colourfully enamelled Staffordshire pearlware portrait bust on integral named socle, circa 1790, 161mm, some repainting to the blue of jacket * Voltaire was the pen name of Francois-Marie Aronet famed for his wit, criticism and abhorrence of slavery. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £150 - 300 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Voltaire: a good quality and colourfully enamelled Staffordshire pearlware portrait bust on integral named socle, circa 1790, 161mm, some repainting to the blue of jacket * Voltaire was the pen name of Francois-Marie Aronet famed for his wit, criticism and abhorrence of slavery. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £150 - 300 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£170
Lot 71
Jean Jacques Rouseau: a good quality and colourfully enamelled Staffordshire pearlware portrait bust on integral named socle, circa 1790, 169mm, some restoration to the base and neck (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £150 - 300 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Jean Jacques Rouseau: a good quality and colourfully enamelled Staffordshire pearlware portrait bust on integral named socle, circa 1790, 169mm, some restoration to the base and neck (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £150 - 300 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£200
Lot 72
Lord Byron: a colourful English porcelain portrait bust on integral named pedestal, circa 1820, 142mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 90 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lord Byron: a colourful English porcelain portrait bust on integral named pedestal, circa 1820, 142mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £70 - 90 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£45
Lot 73
Three small Samson groups named in gilt: King John, Romeo and Juliet and Falstaff with page and one other, Shylock, 192mm, small chip to base (4) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Three small Samson groups named in gilt: King John, Romeo and Juliet and Falstaff with page and one other, Shylock, 192mm, small chip to base (4) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£25
Lot 74
Four miniature Samson figures of Fagan, Mr Pickwick, Capt Cuttle and Sam Weller, 100mm (4) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Four miniature Samson figures of Fagan, Mr Pickwick, Capt Cuttle and Sam Weller, 100mm (4) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£22
Lot 75
A miniature Samson portrait bust of Robert Burns, 93mm, a German porcelain figure of a crusader in chains, another Henry Lauder, a colourful moulded figure of a lady in purple cloak holding an effigy of Satyr and a miniature Royal Doulton figure of Fagin (5) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A miniature Samson portrait bust of Robert Burns, 93mm, a German porcelain figure of a crusader in chains, another Henry Lauder, a colourful moulded figure of a lady in purple cloak holding an effigy of Satyr and a miniature Royal Doulton figure of Fagin (5) (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£28
Lot 76
Three late-19th century Staffordshire figures of clowns and a continental porcelain figure of Britannia, 105mm (4) * Pugh suggests that these miniature figures were intended as samples for travelling salesmen. See Pugh E423 figures 198 and 199. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Three late-19th century Staffordshire figures of clowns and a continental porcelain figure of Britannia, 105mm (4) * Pugh suggests that these miniature figures were intended as samples for travelling salesmen. See Pugh E423 figures 198 and 199. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£50
Lot 77
A good Staffordshire figure of an unidentified man standing holding a scroll, circa 1850, 133mm and a miniature Staffordshire figure probably Florence Nightingale, circa 1855 (2) * See Pugh, page 92, plate 5, figure 3. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good Staffordshire figure of an unidentified man standing holding a scroll, circa 1850, 133mm and a miniature Staffordshire figure probably Florence Nightingale, circa 1855 (2) * See Pugh, page 92, plate 5, figure 3. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£35
Lot 78
A Staffordshire figure possible of a theatrical character depicted with fleur de lys head piece, circa 1850, 165mm, neck restored * See Pugh E401, figure 130 also compare with A169, figure 251 for a contemporary and similar styled figure. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Staffordshire figure possible of a theatrical character depicted with fleur de lys head piece, circa 1850, 165mm, neck restored * See Pugh E401, figure 130 also compare with A169, figure 251 for a contemporary and similar styled figure. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £20 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£110
Lot 79
Mme Vestris as the Broom Girl: A fine porcelain figure, possibly Chamberlains Worcester, depicted with outstretched right arm, her left arm behind her back, circa 1830, 142mm, right hand with minor restoration * Lucia Elizabeth Vestris came to pubic attention when she first played the Broom Girl at the Haymarket in 1826. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Mme Vestris as the Broom Girl: A fine porcelain figure, possibly Chamberlains Worcester, depicted with outstretched right arm, her left arm behind her back, circa 1830, 142mm, right hand with minor restoration * Lucia Elizabeth Vestris came to pubic attention when she first played the Broom Girl at the Haymarket in 1826. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£70
Lot 80
A Staffordshire porcelaineous figure possibly depicting Fanny Kemble, circa 1840, 140mm * In Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of Kemble she is depicted with hair up and in a bun. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A Staffordshire porcelaineous figure possibly depicting Fanny Kemble, circa 1840, 140mm * In Sir Thomas Lawrence's portrait of Kemble she is depicted with hair up and in a bun. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£40
Lot 81
Lady Macbeth: a Staffordshire pottery figure depicted with dagger and holding a bowl beside a tombstone, circa 1835, 143mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lady Macbeth: a Staffordshire pottery figure depicted with dagger and holding a bowl beside a tombstone, circa 1835, 143mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£25
Lot 82
T.D. Rice as Crow: a colourful Staffordshire figure, circa 1836, 145mm, some blue enamel flaking * Rice first appeared in 1836 at The Surrey Theatre, London. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
T.D. Rice as Crow: a colourful Staffordshire figure, circa 1836, 145mm, some blue enamel flaking * Rice first appeared in 1836 at The Surrey Theatre, London. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£85
Lot 83
Little Jockey: a Staffordshire porcelain figure of a girl dressed in colourful attire as a jockey, circa 1835, 175mm, restored * In William Drummond's comic opera, the part of Arinette was played by Maria Foote. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Little Jockey: a Staffordshire porcelain figure of a girl dressed in colourful attire as a jockey, circa 1835, 175mm, restored * In William Drummond's comic opera, the part of Arinette was played by Maria Foote. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£110
Lot 84
John Liston as Ali Baba: a rare Staffordshire figure depicted in colourful costume, circa 1815, 181mm, restoration to ankles, hand and cup (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
John Liston as Ali Baba: a rare Staffordshire figure depicted in colourful costume, circa 1815, 181mm, restoration to ankles, hand and cup (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£60
Lot 85
Isabella Glyn as Lady Macbeth: a Staffordshire figure, 201mm, left arm restored and another: William Charles Macready as Shylock, cane and hand restored, both probably by Thomas Parr, circa 1852 (2) * See Pugh E365 figure 7 and E363 figure 4. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Isabella Glyn as Lady Macbeth: a Staffordshire figure, 201mm, left arm restored and another: William Charles Macready as Shylock, cane and hand restored, both probably by Thomas Parr, circa 1852 (2) * See Pugh E365 figure 7 and E363 figure 4. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£55
Lot 86
Falstaff: a good Staffordshire figure depicting James Henry Hackett playing the part, probably by Thomas Parr, circa 1852, 175mm and a mid-19th century colourful group of two figures (2) * See Pugh 363 figure 3 and E369 figure 27 where the author suggests the two figures may be Falstaff and Pistol. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Falstaff: a good Staffordshire figure depicting James Henry Hackett playing the part, probably by Thomas Parr, circa 1852, 175mm and a mid-19th century colourful group of two figures (2) * See Pugh 363 figure 3 and E369 figure 27 where the author suggests the two figures may be Falstaff and Pistol. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£25
Lot 87
Jenny Lind as Marie: a good colourful Staffordshire figure on named base, circa 1847, 198mm and another of a girl, her hands clasped in prayer, repaired around the waist (2) * See Pugh E414 figure 83 for a white version of this well coloured figure. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £60 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Jenny Lind as Marie: a good colourful Staffordshire figure on named base, circa 1847, 198mm and another of a girl, her hands clasped in prayer, repaired around the waist (2) * See Pugh E414 figure 83 for a white version of this well coloured figure. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £60 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£150
Lot 88
A rare Staffordshire figure by Thomas Parr of Harlequin, circa 1845, 184mm, baton restored * See Pugh E438 figure 248 where the author differentiates between these early figures with 'comb' decoration to the base and the later 'blotch' decorated figures. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A rare Staffordshire figure by Thomas Parr of Harlequin, circa 1845, 184mm, baton restored * See Pugh E438 figure 248 where the author differentiates between these early figures with 'comb' decoration to the base and the later 'blotch' decorated figures. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £100 - 200 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£140
Lot 89
Sam Weller and the Pickwick Papers: a fine Staffordshire figure by James Dudson depicted as a shoe shine boy, circa 1840, 199mm * Sam Weller, Pickwick's faithful servant, was the creation of Charles Dickens in his Pickwick Papers published in 1836 and 1837. James Dudson of Hanley flourished from 1838. See Dudson, Staffordshire Figures, figure 60. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sam Weller and the Pickwick Papers: a fine Staffordshire figure by James Dudson depicted as a shoe shine boy, circa 1840, 199mm * Sam Weller, Pickwick's faithful servant, was the creation of Charles Dickens in his Pickwick Papers published in 1836 and 1837. James Dudson of Hanley flourished from 1838. See Dudson, Staffordshire Figures, figure 60. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £80 - 120 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£55
Lot 90
James Quinn as Falstaff: a Derby porcelain figure depicted in elaborate colourful costume his sword drawn, circa 1760, 204mm, right hand and sword blade also coat bottom near right hand pocket well restored * James Quinn played Falstaff in three of Shakespeare's plays: Henry IVth Part One and Part Two also The Merry Wives of Windsor. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £100 - 140 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
James Quinn as Falstaff: a Derby porcelain figure depicted in elaborate colourful costume his sword drawn, circa 1760, 204mm, right hand and sword blade also coat bottom near right hand pocket well restored * James Quinn played Falstaff in three of Shakespeare's plays: Henry IVth Part One and Part Two also The Merry Wives of Windsor. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £100 - 140 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£40
Lot 91
Jenny Lind: a good colourful small group of two figures probably depicting Maria and Sergeant Sulpice, inner base lining not present and a group depicting Burns and Mary, both circa 1850 (2) * Lind played the part of Maria and Luigi Labache that of the sergeant. See Pugh 414, figure 165 and H498 figure 48 for a titled version of the same Burns group. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Jenny Lind: a good colourful small group of two figures probably depicting Maria and Sergeant Sulpice, inner base lining not present and a group depicting Burns and Mary, both circa 1850 (2) * Lind played the part of Maria and Luigi Labache that of the sergeant. See Pugh 414, figure 165 and H498 figure 48 for a titled version of the same Burns group. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 60 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£25
Lot 92
Shakespeare: a colourful figure unusually depicted seated, circa 1845, 175mm, firing crack to underside (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Shakespeare: a colourful figure unusually depicted seated, circa 1845, 175mm, firing crack to underside (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£28
Lot 93
Uncle Tom and Aunt Chloe: a rare pair of well decorated Staffordshire pottery figures by Thomas Parr, circa 1852, 170mm, the black enamelling repainted and Chloe with chip to the underside (2) * Aunt Chloe was Tom's wife in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Published in 1852, it addressed slavery in the United States, attitudes towards African Americans and upon which it had a profound effect in the abolition of slavery. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £200 - 400 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Uncle Tom and Aunt Chloe: a rare pair of well decorated Staffordshire pottery figures by Thomas Parr, circa 1852, 170mm, the black enamelling repainted and Chloe with chip to the underside (2) * Aunt Chloe was Tom's wife in Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Published in 1852, it addressed slavery in the United States, attitudes towards African Americans and upon which it had a profound effect in the abolition of slavery. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £200 - 400 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lot 94
Uncle Tom and Eva: a Staffordshire group, Eva depicted standing on the thigh of a seated Tom, the base titled, circa 1852, 267mm, cracked and enamel flaking * See Pugh B204, figure 78. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Uncle Tom and Eva: a Staffordshire group, Eva depicted standing on the thigh of a seated Tom, the base titled, circa 1852, 267mm, cracked and enamel flaking * See Pugh B204, figure 78. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£25
Lot 95
A colourful group by Thomas Parr depicting a couple embracing beneath an arbour, circa 1850, 257mm, toe of his left shoe repaired and one floral encrustation missing * Possibly taken from The Merchant of Venice depicting Lorenzo and Jessica, after the painting by Danial Maclise. See Pugh E371 figure 36. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A colourful group by Thomas Parr depicting a couple embracing beneath an arbour, circa 1850, 257mm, toe of his left shoe repaired and one floral encrustation missing * Possibly taken from The Merchant of Venice depicting Lorenzo and Jessica, after the painting by Danial Maclise. See Pugh E371 figure 36. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£18
Lot 96
A colourful Staffordshire group depicting Edmund Falconer playing Danny Man and Agnes Robertson as Eily O'Conner in The Coffeen Bawnby, circa 1860, 232mm, Falconer figure extensively restored and a Falstaff toby jug, handle cracked (2) * Dion Boucicault's music cover served as the inspiration for the Falconer depiction. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A colourful Staffordshire group depicting Edmund Falconer playing Danny Man and Agnes Robertson as Eily O'Conner in The Coffeen Bawnby, circa 1860, 232mm, Falconer figure extensively restored and a Falstaff toby jug, handle cracked (2) * Dion Boucicault's music cover served as the inspiration for the Falconer depiction. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 40 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£18
Lot 97
A good Staffordshire group depicting a couple he with a mask and she a veil, well gilded, circa 1850, 328mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
A good Staffordshire group depicting a couple he with a mask and she a veil, well gilded, circa 1850, 328mm (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£18
Lot 98
Merchant of Venice: a Staffordshire figure depicting Othello and Lago, circa 1858, 307mm, his forefinger chipped and the underside flaked * See Pugh E371, figure 31. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Merchant of Venice: a Staffordshire figure depicting Othello and Lago, circa 1858, 307mm, his forefinger chipped and the underside flaked * See Pugh E371, figure 31. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £30 - 50 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£55
Lot 99
Lucrezia Borgia: a good Staffordshire group depicting Giulia Grisi as Lucrezia and Guiseppe Maria as Gennaro, circa 1847, 310mm * Donizettis opera opened at Covent Garden in 1847. See Pugh E376, figure 46. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Lucrezia Borgia: a good Staffordshire group depicting Giulia Grisi as Lucrezia and Guiseppe Maria as Gennaro, circa 1847, 310mm * Donizettis opera opened at Covent Garden in 1847. See Pugh E376, figure 46. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £40 - 80 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£25
Lot 100
Romeo and Juliet: a good Staffordshire group by Thomas Parr, the base well painted and the figures gilded, circa 1852, 267mm * Charlotte Cushman played Romeo and her sister Susan Juliet. See Pugh E363, figure 1. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Romeo and Juliet: a good Staffordshire group by Thomas Parr, the base well painted and the figures gilded, circa 1852, 267mm * Charlotte Cushman played Romeo and her sister Susan Juliet. See Pugh E363, figure 1. (staffordshire pottery theatre theatrical opera musical literature)
Estimate: £50 - 100 Click here for details of BP and other fees payable on this lot.
Sold for:
£60
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