Dudson Staffordshire Pottery Figure Pen Holder Tipsy Lawyer C.1840

Name: Dudson Staffordshire Pottery Figure Pen Holder Tipsy Lawyer C.1840
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA790504
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by The Fancy Fox

Description

An amusing Staffordshire pottery figural pen holder by the Dudson factory, c.1840, depicting the "tipsy lawyer" slumped over a barrel with his wig starting to slide off. Number 37 marked to the base.

It measures 10cm (4") by 7cm (2 3/4") wide and 9.5cm (3 3/4") high.

Condition is fair: there is a small area of professional restoration to the edge of the base. Some discolouration to the glaze on the barrel and a very small chip to the underside of his foot and a hairline across his ankle. Some crazing to his legs and wear to the gilt on his shoes, collar and cuffs and beer mug.

Physical Dimensions

Height

9.5cm (3.74")

Width

10cm (3.94")

Depth

7cm (2.76")

Declaration

The Fancy Fox has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA790504

Dealers Internal Reference

FA1053

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Description

An amusing Staffordshire pottery figural pen holder by the Dudson factory, c.1840, depicting the "tipsy lawyer" slumped over a barrel with his wig starting to slide off. Number 37 marked to the base.

It measures 10cm (4") by 7cm (2 3/4") wide and 9.5cm (3 3/4") high.

Condition is fair: there is a small area of professional restoration to the edge of the base.

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Some discolouration to the glaze on the barrel and a very small chip to the underside of his foot and a hairline across his ankle.