Figure
second half of 19th century (made)
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Figure of a sailor, a companion figure to a girl, of white porcelain stands on a circular mound which is supported by pierced scrollwork. The sailor is steeping forward with a hand out-stretched on which are three coins. He carries a whip in his right hand. He is wearing striped trousers which end below the knee, a waistcoat and double-breasted jacket, all the details of which are gilded.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain painted in enamel colours and gilded |
Brief description | Figure of a sailor, a companion figure to a girl, porcelain painted in enamel colours and gilded, Derby Porcelain factory, England, second half of 19th century |
Physical description | Figure of a sailor, a companion figure to a girl, of white porcelain stands on a circular mound which is supported by pierced scrollwork. The sailor is steeping forward with a hand out-stretched on which are three coins. He carries a whip in his right hand. He is wearing striped trousers which end below the knee, a waistcoat and double-breasted jacket, all the details of which are gilded. |
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Marks and inscriptions | 'No. 316' and '2nd' (Incised on base) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by R. E. Jerome, Esq. |
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Accession number | C.15A-1985 |
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Record created | June 14, 2010 |
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