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Antique English Victorian Porcelain Figurine ~ " Mr Sankey"
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Antique English Victorian Porcelain Figurine ~ " Mr Sankey"

19th century
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A rarely encountered Late 19th Century Antique English Victorian Porcelain Figurine of the famous American gospel singer and composer, Ira David Sankey, { 1840 - 1908 }, who toured England in the company of fellow American Evangelist, Dwight Lyman Moody, { 1837 - 1899 }, in 1873, 1881 and 1882, and whose "Sacred Songs and Solos", translated into many languages, sold over 50 million copies. The figure dressed in clerical black, the white socle base titled in black script, viz. Mr Sankey. Unmarked.

Height ~ 14.60 cm. / 5.75 inches ~ Width ~ 5.10 cm. / 2.00 inches ~ Depth ~ 6.30 cm. / 2.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1875

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Physical Dimensions
Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
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Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Mr Sankey Figurine to the 19th Century.

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A rarely encountered Late 19th Century Antique English Victorian Porcelain Figurine of the famous American gospel singer and composer, Ira David Sankey, { 1840 - 1908 }, who toured England in the company of fellow American Evangelist, Dwight Lyman Moody, { 1837 - 1899 }, in 1873, 1881 and 1882, and whose "Sacred Songs and Solos", translated into many languages, sold over 50 million copies. The figure dressed in clerical black, the white socle base titled in black script, viz. Mr Sankey. Unmarked.
fig 1. An antique Victorian porcelain figurine depicting a standing man in a black frock coat and bow tie on a round white base inscribed Mr Sankey.
fig 1. Antique English Victorian Porcelain Figurine ~ " Mr Sankey"

Height ~ 14.60 cm. / 5.75 inches ~ Width ~ 5.10 cm. / 2.00 inches ~ Depth ~ 6.30 cm. / 2.50 inches ~ Year ~ Circa 1875

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Our Warranty:- Buy it, enjoy it and take good care of it, subject only to these conditions, we undertake to accept this item back at any time and to credit the original purchase price against further purchases.

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Height
15cm (5.91")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
6cm (2.36")
Date of Manufacture

Antiques4EU has dated this Victorian Mr Sankey Figurine to the 19th Century.

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An antique Victorian porcelain figurine depicting a standing man in a black frock coat and bow tie on a round white base inscribed Mr Sankey.
Antique English Victorian Porcelain Figurine ~ " Mr Sankey"
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An antique Victorian porcelain figurine depicting a standing man in a black frock coat and bow tie on a round white base inscribed Mr Sankey.
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  • ObjectDecorative Figurines
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPorcelain, Glaze
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsHand-painted text inscription, Moulded formal coat, Circular plinth base, Hand-painted facial details
  • SizeH 15 cm (6 in) x W 5 cm (2 in) x D 6 cm (2 in)

This late 19th-century Victorian porcelain figurine portrays the American gospel singer and composer Ira David Sankey, standing on a circular white plinth base inscribed with the handwritten black text "Mr Sankey". The figure wears a hand-painted black frock coat, waistcoat, trousers, and a black bow tie, complemented by white shirt details and hand-painted facial features with brown hair and moustache. The glossy glazed porcelain surface exhibits minor crazing and age-related wear across the base and clothing, while the underside remains unmarked. The piece measures 15 cm high, 5 cm wide, and 6 cm deep. Display options for this decorative piece include a mantelpiece, a display cabinet, or a side table in a traditional interior setting. The figurine pairs well with other Victorian decorative objects, adding historical character to a collector's shelf or study.

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Victorian portrait figurines are moulded ceramic statuettes produced predominantly in Staffordshire, England, depicting prominent historical, political, religious, or theatrical personalities of the 19th century.

These figures were typically made from earthenware or soft-paste porcelain, painted over-glaze with enamel colours, and sometimes finished with gilded accents.

Authentic pieces generally display craquelure in the glaze, a hollow base with a small release hole, unwedged mould lines, and wear consistent with age on the underside of the base.

Displaying these small statuettes in curated groupings on a mantelpiece, inside a glass cabinet, or amongst books on a shelf adds historic character to modern spaces.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth or dry soft-bristled brush, avoiding water or chemical detergents that could damage delicate over-glaze enamels.
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