Staffordshire Pottery Figurine of General Napier with Horse, Likely Thomas Parr, C. 1860, Antique English Military Figure

Name: Staffordshire Pottery Figurine of General Napier with Horse, Likely Thomas Parr, C. 1860, Antique English Military Figure
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1107233
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Gillers Antiques Ltd

Description

Staffordshire Pottery Figurine of General Napier, c. 1860

A finely modelled Staffordshire pottery figurine, likely from the factory of Thomas Parr, dating to circa 1860. The figure depicts General Napier standing before his horse, sword in hand, on a grass mound base. The inscription on the base reads "NAPIER," identifying the subject as the distinguished British military leader.

Dimensions

Height: 22.8 cm

Width: 19 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Weight: 1139 g

Condition

Hairline crack on the horse's right hind leg, very thin. Loss of paint and gilding consistent with age. Otherwise, the figure is in excellent antique condition, with no signs of breakage or restoration.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

22.8cm (8.98")

Width

19cm (7.48")

Depth

10cm (3.94")

Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1860s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1107233

Description

Staffordshire Pottery Figurine of General Napier, c. 1860

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A finely modelled Staffordshire pottery figurine, likely from the factory of Thomas Parr, dating to circa 1860.

Gillers Antiques Ltd

The figure depicts General Napier standing before his horse, sword in hand, on a grass mound base. The inscription on the base reads "NAPIER," identifying the subject as the distinguished British military leader.

fig 1. Staffordshire pottery figurine of General Napier with horse, likely Thomas Parr, c. 1860, antique English military figure — fig 1. Staffordshire Pottery Figurine of General Napier with Horse, Likely Thomas Parr, C. 1860, Antique English Military Figure

Dimensions

Height: 22.8 cm

Width: 19 cm

Depth: 10 cm

Weight: 1139 g

Condition

Hairline crack on the horse's right hind leg, very thin. Loss of paint and gilding consistent with age. Otherwise, the figure is in excellent antique condition, with no signs of breakage or restoration.