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A Rare Royal Worcester Figurine Titled "The Snake Charmer," Dated 1898.
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A Rare Royal Worcester Figurine Titled "The Snake Charmer," Dated 1898.

19th century
Description

This piece, designed by the renowned Hadley, features the typical Royal Worcester color scheme. The figurine is fully marked, and Hadley's signature can be found on the tree against which the man leans.

Details:

- Height: 35 cm

- Number on base: 1567

- Patent: 184828

- Year of manufacture: 1898

- Weight: 1290 grams

- Condition: Outstanding, with near-perfect preservation of paint and gilding.

Kindly examine the attached photos closely, as they form an integral part of the description. The item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. Please note that the shipping cost includes labor, packaging, and postage.

Physical Dimensions
Height
35cm (13.78")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine to the 19th Century.

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SA1012800
Description
This piece, designed by the renowned Hadley, features the typical Royal Worcester color scheme.
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The figurine is fully marked, and Hadley's signature can be found on the tree against which the man leans.
Gillers Antiques Ltd
fig 1. A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base.
fig 1. A Rare Royal Worcester Figurine Titled "The Snake Charmer," Dated 1898.

Details:

Height: 35 cm

Number on base: 1567

Patent: 184828

Year of manufacture: 1898

Weight: 1290 grams

Condition: Outstanding, with near-perfect preservation of paint and gilding.

Kindly examine the attached photos closely, as they form an integral part of the description. The item will be dispatched with full tracking and insurance. Please note that the shipping cost includes labor, packaging, and postage.

Height
35cm (13.78")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Royal Worcester Porcelain Figurine to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1012800
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Archive I A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base.

A Rare Royal Worcester Figurine Titled "The Snake Charmer," Dated 1898.

Archive II A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base. View II
Archive III A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base. View III
Archive IV A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base. View IV
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A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base.
A rare Royal Worcester figurine titled "The Snake Charmer," dated 1898.
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A nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicting a standing snake charmer holding a snake aloft beside a tree stump base.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Orientalism
  • MaterialPorcelain, Gilding, Enamel
  • ColourBlush Ivory
  • MotifsSnake held aloft, Patterned tunic and sash, Tree stump support base, Gilded accents
  • SizeH 35 cm (14 in)

This nineteenth-century Royal Worcester porcelain figurine depicts a standing male figure styled in Victorian Orientalism, specifically titled "The Snake Charmer." The piece stands 35 cm high and shows the character holding a snake aloft in his right hand while leaning against a naturalistic tree stump base. The figurine wears loose-fitting trousers, a long-sleeved tunic decorated with a delicate red floral pattern, a patterned sash, and a vest. Fine gilded accents highlight the costume seams and the round circular base, complemented by a blush ivory glaze throughout the porcelain body and hand-painted enamel details. A sword or dagger is tucked into the sash, and the figure holds a walking stick in his left hand while barefoot on the rocky ground. Created in 1898 with Hadley's signature located on the tree support and full marks on the base, this collectible sculpture fits naturally upon a mantelpiece in a gentleman's library or study. The craftsmanship includes moulded folds in the garments and detailed facial features with a moustache. Collectors place such decorative figures within traditional or period interiors as standalone display pieces on shelves, desks, or accent tables where the intricate Victorian painting style receives full visibility.

FAQs

During the late nineteenth century, European ceramic manufacturers produced Orientalist figurines reflecting Western interest in Near Eastern and North African cultures. These decorative porcelain sculptures depicted figures in traditional attire, produced using detailed moulding and hand-painted finishing techniques.

Royal Worcester pieces from this era utilised soft-paste or bone porcelain, finished with signature blush ivory satin glazes. Delicate gilding and hand-enamelled floral or geometric patterns were applied over the glaze before low-temperature firings.

Authentic pieces feature the printed Royal Worcester factory mark on the underside, typically accompanied by a date code system of dots or letters indicating the exact year of manufacture, alongside impressed model numbers.

Displaying a porcelain figurine on a mantelpiece or modern shelving unit creates a refined focal point that contrasts historical craftsmanship with contemporary design lines.

Dust gently using a soft, dry camel-hair brush. Avoid chemical cleaners, abrasive cloths, or immersion in water, which can degrade delicate gilded highlights and overglaze enamelling.
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