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Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.
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Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

18th century
Description

Rare Bow Porcelain Figurine of an Boy Drummer, c. 1744

An elegant and finely crafted antique porcelain figurine of a young drummer, exquisitely painted in soft pastel hues of pink, grey, and blue. The delicate colouring enhances the intricate detailing of the musician's ornate robes, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship in early English porcelain.

This piece is marked with the gold anchor, a mark often associated with the prestigious Bow porcelain manufactory, which was a key rival to the Chelsea porcelain factory in the early development of both soft and hard paste porcelain in Britain. The base is also characteristic of Bow porcelain, further supporting the attribution.

Dimensions

Height: 28.5 cm

Width: 14.5 cm

Depth: 11.5 cm

Weight: 1165 g

Condition

One drumstick is absent, and there are small losses to the bocage. However, the enamels and gilt are beautifully preserved, and the figurine remains in excellent antique condition.

Shipping & Packaging

Shipped fully tracked and insured.

Shipping cost includes labour, packaging, and postage.

Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing and feel free to ask any questions.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Declaration

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Bow Porcelain Figurine to the 1750s.

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SA1130776
Description
Rare Bow Porcelain Figurine of an Boy Drummer, c. 1744
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An elegant and finely crafted antique porcelain figurine of a young drummer, exquisitely painted in soft pastel hues of pink, grey, and blue.
Gillers Antiques Ltd

The delicate colouring enhances the intricate detailing of the musician's ornate robes, demonstrating the high level of craftsmanship in early English porcelain.

fig 1. An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations.
fig 1. Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

This piece is marked with the gold anchor, a mark often associated with the prestigious Bow porcelain manufactory, which was a key rival to the Chelsea porcelain factory in the early development of both soft and hard paste porcelain in Britain. The base is also characteristic of Bow porcelain, further supporting the attribution.

fig 2. An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations.
fig 2. Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

Dimensions

Height: 28.5 cm

Width: 14.5 cm

Depth: 11.5 cm

Weight: 1165 g

Condition

One drumstick is absent, and there are small losses to the bocage. However, the enamels and gilt are beautifully preserved, and the figurine remains in excellent antique condition.

fig 3. An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations.
fig 3. Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

Shipping & Packaging

Shipped fully tracked and insured.

Shipping cost includes labour, packaging, and postage.

Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing and feel free to ask any questions.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
14.5cm (5.71")
Depth
11.5cm (4.53")
Date of Manufacture

Gillers Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Bow Porcelain Figurine to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1130776
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Archive I An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations.

Bow Porcelain Rare Figurine of a Boy Drummer, C. 1744, Gold Anchor Mark, Finely Painted in Pastel Hues, Early English Porcelain.

Archive II An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View II
Archive III An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View V
Archive VI An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View VI
Archive VII An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View IX
Archive X An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View X
Archive XI An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View XI
Archive XII An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations. View XII
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An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations.
Bow porcelain rare figurine of a boy drummer, c. 1744, gold anchor mark, finely painted in pastel hues, early English porcelain.
Ref: SA1130776
An 18th-century Bow porcelain figurine depicting a boy drummer wearing a pink coat, blue waistcoat, and tricorn hat on a Rococo scroll base with floral encrustations.
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FAQs

Produced during the early period of English ceramic manufacture, Bow porcelain figurines frequently depict allegorical figures, musicians, or pastoral characters modelled in soft-paste porcelain with enamel decoration.

Early English figures were typically crafted from soft-paste porcelain composed of clay and glass frit or bone ash, subsequently hand-painted with lead-based enamels and finished with overglaze gilding.

Authentic 18th-century statuettes often display minor firing flaws, soft-paste translucency, hand-applied floral encrustations known as bocage, and period-appropriate maker marks or painter numbers on the base.

Positioned individually on a mantelpiece, styled inside a glazed display cabinet, or arranged alongside contemporary art books, a porcelain figure provides visual interest and historic detail to a room.

Dust the figure regularly using a soft, dry camel-hair brush, avoiding harsh chemical cleaners or submersion in water which can damage delicate floral encrustations and overglaze enamel painting.
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