Bloor Derby porcelain ceramic figure of Madame Vestris (1797-1856) as Don Giovanni in Moncrieff's Giovanni in London, Olympic Theatre, 26 December 1817.

Bloor Derby porcelain figure of Madame Vestris as Don Giovanni, showing Vestris in a wide-brimmed yellow hat and a gold and navy blue coat.

Accepted by HM Government in lieu of Inheritance Tax and allocated to the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1996

This object is part of an important personal collection of theatrical material assembled by the actor, Robert Eddison (1908-1991). The collection, which includes ceramics (S.932-1996 to S.1101-1996), architectual plans, architectual Drawing and watercolours, prints, Drawing, rare books and wax figures, was built up by Robert Eddison following World War II, with acquisitions from well-known London dealers and from country outlets visited while on tour. It was regarded as one of the finest collections of Georgian theatrical material in private hands, a high proportion of the material being rare or unique and of national importance. The collection was acquired by the Theatre Museum from the Executors of Robert Eddison as an Acceptance in lieu of Inheritance Tax. Associated production: Giovanni in London. Drama by W.T. Moncrieff.

S.986-1996