This rare Victorian Staffordshire Figure is entitled THE DEATH OF THE LION QUEEN I. Gilt to the base.It depicts 16 year old ELLEN BRIGHT who was mauled to death, mid-performance, at Wombwell�s Circus, Chatham in 1850.Such was the outcry that following the inquest in to her death, only men were allowed into the cages, by law.It makes for a very striking and poignant figure.The head of Miss Bright and the feathers on her hat have been off and reglued. Very little of the original pottery is missing from these old repairs. There is also an old chips to the front peak of her hat. There are other signs of minor wear, some of which have occurred during the firing.Height: 14.5 inches (37 cm)Express delivery within the UK is included. We ship Worldwide and are happy to quote for Overseas Delivery on request.We are a family business of three generations going back to the 1920s. Customer satisfaction is what we strive for.Payment can be made by Bank Transfer or by the PayPal button, either as a member or a guest, using any major credit or debit card. Please contact for Inland and Overseas Shipping costs unless otherwise stated on the individual item description.Height is 37cm (14.6inches)
Width is 22cm (8.7inches)
Depth is 8cm (3.1inches)