Antique Staffordshire pottery figure group known as "Persuasion" circa 1820 period

Reference: 0974

Dated: 1820 Staffordshire

A good example of an antique Staffordshire pottery pearlware figure group known as "Persuasion". This figure is one of the best decorative and appealing pieces produced in the Staffordshire potteries in the early 19th century.
The figure captures the moment the suitor offers his coy looking girl friend a ring as an offer of betrothal whilst a figure of a dog looks benignly on.
This figure has the "pine cone" bocage and is beautifully coloured and modelled.

Dimensions: 8.00 inch high

Medium: Staffordshire pottery pearlware enamels

Current Condition Restored, at bocage,chip at hat,book and plant in pot.

Provenance: Collection of lady in the English west country.

Literature: Myrna Schkolne, People,Passions,Pastimes and Pleasures Staffordshire Figures 1810-35

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